Red velvetfish

This fish is red all over, and instead of scales, its skin is covered with small tubercles, hence its name.

The Red velvetfish lives in the demersal, marine environment.

The Red Velvetfish has a compressed body that is covered with low papillae that give the skin a velvety texture. It has a deeply divided dorsal fin. The spines of the first dorsal are poisonous. The species can be brown, red, or yellowish. More

The red velvetfish, Gnathanacanthus goetzeei, is a marine scorpaeniform fish of the inshore waters of western and southern Australia. It is the sole member of the family Gnathanacanthidae and genus Gnathanacanthus. More

a Red Velvetfish, an endemic species of fish found in southern Australian a John Lewis 13SAYP0679.jpg Velvetfish on a Divers Hand - Aploactisoma milesii John Lewis 13SAYP1394. More

a Red Velvetfish, an endemic species of fish found in southern Australian a Click on image to view larger image Photo Details Photographer: John Lewis (see this users gallery) Red Velvetfish, Gnathanacanthus goetzeei, an endemic species of fish More

While nestled deep amongst kelp fronds, the Red Velvetfish is not easily seen by divers. They are most active at night, and if you are lucky enough to come across one hunting for crabs and octopus on the seafloor, its red colouration is brilliant in the torchlight. More

centimetres, the Red Velvetfish is only found in southern Australian waters. More

A Red velvetfish at a depth of 13 m, Stokes Bay,... Click to show "velvetfish" result 6 400 x 276 24 kb A Red velvetfish at a depth of 13 m, Stokes Bay,... More

Common names

Raudonosios velvetės in Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba)
Red velvetfish in English
Rød fløjlsfisk in Danish (dansk)
紅疣鮋 in Mandarin Chinese
红疣鲉 in Mandarin Chinese

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