| Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
2.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 33 - 79 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-western Pacific: Gulf of Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10; Vertebrae: 27-28. Body densely covered with modified scales which form spinous points; depth less than 1/3 SL.. Lachrymal with 3 strong sharp spines, the first of moderate size , points mostly forward, continuous with ridge at base of larger 2nd spine (about equal in length to 3rd), directed downward, slightly curved; 3rd spine points mostly back. Second infraorbital bone with 2 spines, 1 above other, with obscure circular lateral line pore. Interorbit with nearly parallel ridges, stronger posteriorly (Ref. 35984, 39602). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on soft bottom. Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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