Cockatoo Waspfish
Ablabys taenianotus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–78 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Leaf shaped and tall finned, the cockatoo waspfish rocks back and forth with the surge on shallow sand, rubble and weed bottoms, looking like drifting debris. It hunts at night and carries venomous spines, so it should not be handled. It reaches about fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Tetrarogidae › Ablabys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 221449.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cockatoo Waspfish live?
- The Cockatoo Waspfish (Ablabys taenianotus) is typically found at 1–78 m.
- Is the Cockatoo Waspfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cockatoo Waspfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Cockatoo Waspfish get?
- The Cockatoo Waspfish grows to about 15 cm.