Goatee Velvetfish
Pseudopataecus carnatobarbatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–13 m
- Max size: 9.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny velvetfish that hides in shallow reef pools among dead coral, rubble and thick brown seaweed, its velvety, fringed skin breaking up its outline. It lurks in crevices waiting for small prey to pass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Aploactinidae › Pseudopataecus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835018.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goatee Velvetfish live?
- The Goatee Velvetfish (Pseudopataecus carnatobarbatus) is typically found at 0–13 m.
- Is the Goatee Velvetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Goatee Velvetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goatee Velvetfish get?
- The Goatee Velvetfish grows to about 9.7 cm.