Cottapistus [Cottapistus]

Description

Cottapistus includes species that are distinguished by their relatively smooth skin and lack of extensive spiny armor, unlike other members of their family. They are benthic dwellers of sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters. Their diet consists primarily of small invertebrates.

Species
Cottapistus cottoides
Cottapistus cottoides [Cottapistus cottoides]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
Statistics
  • Species 1