Neovespicula [Neovespicula]
Description
Neovespicula is known for the distinctively patterned species that inhabit both coral reefs and rocky environments. These fishes have a venomous spine on their dorsal fin used for defense. They are opportunistic feeders, preying on small fish and crustaceans.
Species

Spotted Pufferfish [Neovespicula integerrima]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
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Statistics
- Species 1