Cocotropus roseus Day, 1875
Cocotropus roseus
photo by Paramasivam, K.

Family:  Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes)
Max. size:  6.26 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5.3 g
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 27-27
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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