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Bearded velvetfish

Paraploactis intonsa

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Family

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei
Family Aploactinidae
Species Paraploactis intonsa

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Bearded velvetfish belong to?
Bearded velvetfish (Paraploactis intonsa) belongs to the family Aploactinidae in the order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei.

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