Patchwork velvetfish
📖 Overview
Patchwork velvetfish (Cocotropus microps), first described by Johnson, 2004 is a tiny fish in the family Aploactinidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 14 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24. This species is characterized by the following: Dorsal XII, 7; anal II, 5; pectoral 10-11; pelvic I, 3; caudal 16-17; with all fin rays unbranched; vertebrae 24. Dorsal fin with anterior, middle and posterior portions notably elevated, first interspace moderately scalloped, second deeply notched; the dorsal membrane is connected posteriorly to the caudal peduncle; head, body and fins densely covered with scales, modified to form velvety prickles; a small fleshy extension on the anterior of the isthmus; frontal ridges parallel on interorbital; body and fins variously marked with pale or white blotches, or small irregular spots .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Patchwork velvetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 14 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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