The southern velvetfish (Aploactisoma milesii) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a velvetfish belonging to the family Aploactinidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Aploactisoma. This species is endemic to the waters around southern and western Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Velvetfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Glyptauchen panduratus
- Scorpaenopsis macrochir — considered venomous
- Phyllophryne scortea
- Inimicus didactylus — venomous
- Synanceia horrida — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Synanceiidae
- Genus
- Aploactisoma
- Species
- Aploactisoma milesii
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