Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Anteriormost 3 dorsal-fin spines originates over or immediately behind eye and widely separated from the remainder of the fin. Body smooth; covered with numerous elongate cirri, especially anteriorly. Lachrymal weakly ossified, without spine (Ref. 39602). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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