Wasp-spine velvetfish
📖 Overview
Presumed to inhabit interstices on rocky and coral-rubble bottoms, bottoms with coralline algae, or among vegetation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Body notably compressed . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wasp-spine velvetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Wasp-spine velvetfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Wasp-spine velvetfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 60 m . Tropical West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocotropus dezwaani | Weber & de Beaufort | 1915 | Synonym |
| Prosopodasys leurynnis | Jordan & Seale | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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