Aploactinidae

Velvetfish

Cocotropus roseus

Fish Reaching Six Point Three Centimeters in the Indian Ocean

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Small
• Tropical fish

Corcotropus roseus is a species of fish within the family Aploactinidae. They are found in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives and along the coast of India at depths less than 100 m (330 ft). The fish is classified as "Least Concern" in terms of conservation needs.