Mossback velvetfish
📖 Overview
Mossback velvetfish (Paraploactis trachyderma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aploactinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Snout with minute cirri; large patch on tip of snout across lachrymal bones about equal in size to those in smaller patch on nasal bone. Fleshy pad on isthmus with width about 1/4-1/3 of its length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mossback velvetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 20 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 36°S endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mossback · Mossback Velvetfish · northern mossback |
| 🌍CES | sametovec pobřežní |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aploactis lichen | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Erosa australiensis | Borodin | 1932 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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