| Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4.57 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: known only from Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body somewhat slender and compressed. Cheek and body sparsely covered with soft papillae. Preoperculum with 4 blunt spines. Teeth on prevomer; none on palatine. Anterior part of dorsal fin higher. Body creamy white in preserved specimen. Attains 4.5 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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