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Aploactisoma milesii

(Aploactisoma milesii)

Description

Aploactisoma milesii, the Southern velvetfish, is a species of velvetfish native to the waters around southern and western Australia where it occurs at depths of from 0 to 6 metres (0 to 20 ft). This species grows to a length of 23 centimetres (9.1 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus. It is a small velvetfish with a long slender body, a long-based dorsal fin, high at the front and extending from above the eyes to the base of the tail. Brownish to purple in colour with blackish spots and white marbling.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Scorpaeniformes
Family:Aploactinidae
Genus:Aploactisoma
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