Wasp Roguefish
Paracentropogon vespa
- Group: Other
- Max size: 4.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny roguefish of inshore reefs on the continental shelf, this species rests on the bottom among rubble and growth. Like others in its family it carries venomous fin spines. It grows to only about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Tetrarogidae › Paracentropogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277238.
FAQ
- Is the Wasp Roguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Wasp Roguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wasp Roguefish get?
- The Wasp Roguefish grows to about 4.3 cm.