| Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Uwa Sea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Body elongate and compressed, covered with velvety prickles. Preoperculum with 5 blunt spines. Anterior part of dorsal fin higher (2nd and 3rd spines elongate). Body dark-brown with darker mottling (Ref. 559). Isthmus without fleshy pad (Ref. 39602). |
| Secretive on algae rocky reefs, usually seen at night (Ref. 48635). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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