Prosoproctus pataecus

(Prosoproctus pataecus)

Description

Prosoproctus pataecus is a species of velvetfish native to the South China Sea where it occurs at depths of from 69 to 82 metres (226 to 269 ft). This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Scorpaeniformes

Family:Aploactinidae

Genus:Prosoproctus

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