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Paraploactis kagoshimensis (Ishikawa, 1904) |
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photo by
Cornish, A. |
| Family: | Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Uwa Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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). | |||
| Biology: | Secretive on algae rocky reefs, usually seen at night (Ref. 48635). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||