Onespot waspfish
📖 Overview
Onespot waspfish (Neocentropogon aeglefinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetrarogidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 115 and 172 metres. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Onespot waspfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 115 - 172 m . Deep-water West Pacific: Bali Strait to Timor Sea in Indonesia and Darwin to North West Cape in Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neocentropogon aegelfinus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Neocentropogon aeglefinis | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Paracentropogon aeglefinis | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Paracentropogon aeglefinus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Onespot waspfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.