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Paraploactis obbesi (Weber, 1913) Sulu velvetfish |
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photo by
Townsend, D. |
| Family: | Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-10. Description: Characterized by dark brown or blackish to yellowish color, usually with mottled pattern; deeply incised membrane between third and fourth dorsal spine; origin of dorsal fin above rear edge of eye; prickles (modified scales) covering head and body; three spines on lacrimal; five blunt spines on rear margin of preopercle; depth of body 3.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand and rubble bottoms, frequently neas reefs, in 10-30 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||