Mossback
Paraploactis trachyderma
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Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-20m
Familia
Overview
Mossback (Paraploactis trachyderma) is a marine fish of the family Aploactinidae, in the order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei. It has been recorded to depths of 20 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-20m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei |
| Familia | Aploactinidae |
| Especies | Paraploactis trachyderma |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Mossback belong to?
Mossback (Paraploactis trachyderma) belongs to the family Aploactinidae in the order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei.
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