Pseudovespicula Cypho
📖 Overview
Pseudovespicula Cypho (Pseudovespicula cypho) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Anal spines: 3. Body with spotted or reticulate pattern; compressed but not greatly so; depth about 37% SL. Orbit 11-13% SL. Dorsal fin with anterior 3 dorsal-fin spines forming a nearly separate fin, with fin membrane deeply incised posterior to 3rd spine; soft rays 7.5 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudovespicula Cypho is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
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