Image Bank - Fishes
Red Velvetfish
Reference |
IB1412 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Red Velvetfishes - GNATHANACANTHIDAE |
Common Name |
Red Velvetfish |
Scientific Name |
Gnathanacanthus goetzeei |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Red Velvetfishes are found on shallow reefs down to about 50 m, usually amongst weed, and feed on small crustaceans and cephalopods. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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