Waspfishes [Ablabys]

Description

Ablabys is a genus comprising species known as waspfishes, recognized for their distinct body shape, coloration, and venomous spines. They inhabit tropical and subtropical waters, often found hiding among rubble or vegetation. Their diet mainly consists of small fish and crustaceans, captured using their stealth and camouflage.

Species
Cockatoo Waspfish [Ablabys taenianotus]
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Freshwater Waspfish [Neovespicula depressifrons]
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Papuan Toby [Canthigaster papua]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
Statistics
  • Species 3