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Paraploactis sp. Velvetfish

This cryptic bottom-dweller is known as a velvetfish (Paraploactis sp.). These fish lack swim bladders, which means that they are negatively buoyant and cannot swim well.

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This cryptic bottom-dweller is known as a velvetfish (Paraploactis sp.). These fish lack swim bladders, which means that they are negatively buoyant and cannot swim well.