Velvetfishes [Aploactinidae]
Description
Aploactinidae, or velvetfishes, are a small family of scorpaeniform fish known for their velvety skin texture, due to a covering of small scales. They are mostly found in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting coral reefs and rocky bottoms. Their cryptic appearance and behavior make them difficult to spot, as they blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
Genera
Acanthosphex [Acanthosphex]
View DetailsAploactis [Aploactis]
View DetailsBathyaploactis [Bathyaploactis]
View DetailsCocotropus [Cocotropus]
View DetailsFowlerichthys [Fowlerichthys]
View DetailsHistrio [Histrio]
View DetailsInegocia [Inegocia]
View DetailsKoeda [Koeda]
View DetailsPeristromenus [Peristromenus]
View DetailsPteropsaron [Pteropsaron]
View DetailsTetraroge [Tetraroge]
View DetailsVenefica [Venefica]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Statistics
- Genera 12