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Brachirus villosus (Weber, 1907) Velvety sole |
| Family: | Soleidae (Soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: known only from central-southern New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-69; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-55 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits turbid main river channels and swampy backwaters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 June 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||