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Ptarmus jubatus (Smith, 1935) Crested scorpionfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Port Amelia, Mozambique to Natal, South Africa. Reported as likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623) but Randall and van Egmond 1994 (Ref. 10685) believe otherwise. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Light brown to nearly black in color. | |||
| Biology: | Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||