Ablabys macracanthus
Ablabys macracanthus, also known as the spiny waspfish or as the spiny leaf-fish in Indonesia, is a Waspfish of the genus Ablabys that inhabits the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Tetrarogidae |
| Genus: | Ablabys |
| Species: | A. macracanthus |
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| Ablabys macracanthus | |
Habitat
The spiny waspfish is a primarily reef-dwelling fish, living at a depth of 1 to 20 meters below the surface.[2][3] It lives at tropical latitudes (25 to 8 degrees north latitude).[2]
Biology
The spiny waspfish is harmless to humans.[2] It can grow up to as long as 20 cm and it often sways with the current, mimicking a pile of leaves.[2]
References
- "Ablabys macracanthus (Bleeker, 1852)". ITIS. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
- "Ablabys macracanthus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- "Spiny Waspfish (Ablabys macracanthus) - Information on Spiny Waspfish - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
External links
- Photos of Ablabys macracanthus on Sealife Collection
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