Threefin velvetfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in rocky reefs and soft-bottom trawling grounds. Also found in sand and rubble bottoms, usually near reefs in 3-4 m (Ref 90102). Minimum depth from Ref. 090102.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body scales form expanded spinous points; each scale forms a blade-like ridge . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Threefin velvetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Threefin velvetfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Threefin velvetfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m , usually 3 - 4 m . Tropical known only from Rottnest Island and Shark Bay in Western Australia and One Tree Islands, in the Capricorn Group of the southern Great Barrier Reef).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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