Wispy Waspfish
Paracentropogon longispinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 70 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A small ambush hunter of silty and muddy bottoms, the waspfish carries venom in its long dorsal spines, so a careless touch delivers a painful sting. It haunts coral, hard ground and reef crevices down to around seventy metres, often ending up in trawl nets and on handlines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Tetrarogidae › Paracentropogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277236.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wispy Waspfish live?
- The Wispy Waspfish (Paracentropogon longispinis) is typically found at to 70 m.
- Is the Wispy Waspfish dangerous to divers?
- The Wispy Waspfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Wispy Waspfish get?
- The Wispy Waspfish grows to about 13 cm.