Threefin Velvetfish
Neoaploactis tridorsalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny velvetfish just a few centimetres long, it lurks on rocky reefs and rubble bottoms, usually in shallow water near reef edges. Its soft, flaky skin and drab colour let it pass for a scrap of debris on the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Aploactinidae › Neoaploactis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281672.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threefin Velvetfish live?
- The Threefin Velvetfish (Neoaploactis tridorsalis) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Threefin Velvetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threefin Velvetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threefin Velvetfish get?
- The Threefin Velvetfish grows to about 5 cm.