Wasp roguefish
📖 Overview
Wasp roguefish (Paracentropogon vespa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetrarogidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. 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
Differences between this species and P. longispinis uncertain that this species is probably a synonym of latter.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wasp roguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Wasp roguefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Wasp roguefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; - 28°S West Pacific: endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Wasp Roguefish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnička rifová |
🔍 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View all observations for Wasp roguefish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data?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.