Ptarmus gallus (Kossmann & Räuber, 1877)
photo by Field, R.

Family:  Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes)
Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Eritrea, Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Max. length (Richard Field, pers. comm., 2000).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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