Aploactinidae
Aploactinidae (Haploactinidae; velvetfish; subclass Actinopterygii, order Scorpaeniformes) A family of marine, coastal fish of the western Pacific. The sharply tapering body has a long dorsal fin originating on the head, and the pelvic fins are reduced to a weak spine and two or three rays. The scaleless skin bears papillae, giving it a velvety appearance.
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