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Overview

Ptarmus gallus is a small, demersal marine fish belonging to the velvetfish family, Aploactinidae. It is a rare species primarily documented in the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the Red Sea region.

Distribution & habitat

This species is known to inhabit marine environments in the Western Indian Ocean, with specific records from the Red Sea, including the Dahlak Archipelago off the coast of Eritrea. It is a demersal fish, meaning it lives and feeds on or near the sea floor, and has been observed in coral reef habitats.