Southern velvetfish
📖 Overview
Southern velvetfish (Aploactisoma milesii), first described by Richardson, 1850 is a medium-sized fish in the family Aploactinidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 23.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 6 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern velvetfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern velvetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 6 m . Subtropical; 25°S - 45°S, 112°E - 155°E South Wales to Shark Bay in Western Australia, including the Tasmanian coast.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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