Marbled stingfish
📖 Overview
Marbled stingfish (Cottapistus cottoides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetrarogidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Marbled stingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marbled stingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Marbled stingfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Marbled stingfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 24 m. Tropical West Pacific: occurs in Indonesia, northwestern Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Marbled Stingfish · Yellow Waspfish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnička vrankovitá |
| 🌍MSA | Lepu |
| 🌍THA | ปลากะรังหัวโขนจุดน้ำตาล |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abcichthys scorpio | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Cottapistus scorpio | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Leiocranium scorpio | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Liocranium scorpio | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Paracentropogon scorpio | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Perca cottoides | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Vadesuma scorpio | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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