Prosoproctus pataecus Poss & Eschmeyer, 1979

Family:  Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 69 - 82 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: South China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Frontals, parietals, and infraorbital bones not heavily armored. Depression in interorbit narrow or non-existent. Pelvic-fin insertion anterior or just behind pectoral fin base. Anus just behind pelvic fins, far forward of anal fin origin (Ref. 39602).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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