Dusky velvetfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf . Inhabits sandy or mud bottoms in shallow waters. Neither anterolateral glandular groove nor venom gland is present .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 14. Body almost black and covered with velvety prickles. Preopercle with 5 blunt spines. Attains 10 cm TL.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky velvetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 10 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dusky Velvetfish |
| 🌍CES | sametovec temný |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ibokoze · イボオコゼ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Чёрная вельветовая рыба |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 相模灣疣鮋 · 絨皮鮋 · 虎魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synanceia aspera | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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