Western Blackspot Waspfish
Liocranium pleurostigma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–65 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
The western blackspot waspfish favours flat, open bottoms on turbid inshore reefs between roughly 12 and 65 metres. A small fish of about 14 centimetres, it carries venomous fin spines typical of the waspfish family and rests motionless on the substrate waiting for prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Tetrarogidae › Liocranium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398449.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Blackspot Waspfish live?
- The Western Blackspot Waspfish (Liocranium pleurostigma) is typically found at 12–65 m.
- Is the Western Blackspot Waspfish dangerous to divers?
- The Western Blackspot Waspfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western Blackspot Waspfish get?
- The Western Blackspot Waspfish grows to about 14 cm.