Spotted Velvetfish
Erisphex pottii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–64 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny fish of shallow sandy and muddy bottoms, the velvetfish is covered in soft, velvety skin. Unlike many of its relatives it carries no venom. It is sometimes trawled in quantity and turned into animal feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Aploactinidae › Erisphex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280703.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Velvetfish live?
- The Spotted Velvetfish (Erisphex pottii) is typically found at 10–64 m.
- Is the Spotted Velvetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Velvetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Velvetfish get?
- The Spotted Velvetfish grows to about 12 cm.