Bearded Roguefish
Tetraroge barbata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
This roguefish lives in muddy mangrove inshore water and pushes up into freshwater rivers, hunting small fish and crustaceans. Venom glands sit at the base of several spines, so it is best admired and not handled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Tetrarogidae › Tetraroge
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282946.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bearded Roguefish live?
- The Bearded Roguefish (Tetraroge barbata) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Bearded Roguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Bearded Roguefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Bearded Roguefish get?
- The Bearded Roguefish grows to about 10 cm.