Xenaploactis cautes Poss & Eschmeyer, 1980

Rough velvetfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Aploactinidae
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Main reference

Poss, S.G. and W.N. Eschmeyer. 1980. (Ref. 35984)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 2.8 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 35984)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 33 - 79 m (Ref. 35984)

Climate / Range

Tropical

IndWestern Pacific: Gulf of Thailand,
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 27 - 28. Body densely covered with modified scales which form spinous points; depth less than 1/3 SL.. Lachrymal with 3 strong sharp spines, the first of moderate size , points mostly forward, continuous with ridge at base of larger 2nd spine (about equal in length to 3rd), directed downward, slightly curved; 3rd spine points mostly back. Second infraorbital bone with 2 spines, 1 above other, with obscure circular lateral line pore. Interorbit with nearly parallel ridges, stronger posteriorly (Ref. 35984, 39602).

Occurs on soft bottom. Benthic (Ref. 75154).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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