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


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