Mossback
Paraploactis trachyderma
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-20m
Family
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-20m
Taxonomy
| Order | Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei |
| Family | Aploactinidae |
| Species | Paraploactis trachyderma |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does Mossback belong to?
Mossback (Paraploactis trachyderma) belongs to the family Aploactinidae in the order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei.
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