Southern Velvetfish (species: Aploactisoma milesii) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Aploactisoma milesii
Southern Velvetfish


©Saspotato: Southern Velvetfish (Aploactisoma milesii)

©Saspotato: Southern Velvetfish (Aploactisoma milesii)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Aploactinidae
Genus Aploactisoma
Species Aploactisoma milesii

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Distinguishing features

They are brownish to purple with blackish spots and white marbling. The velvety skin gives the species its common name. They have a long slender body with a prominent dorsal-fin extending from above eyes to the base of the tail. The anterior dorsal-fin spines are high. (Port Phillip Marine Life)

Size

  • Up to 23 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 20 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in Southern Australia.

They inhabit inshore areas with a soft bottom, among plants. They are typically well camouflaged. (FishBase)

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - The venomous fin spines can inflict mild to severe pain (Port Phillip Marine Life).