Notesthes [Notesthes]
Description
Notesthes are distinguished by their robust and stocky build, with a short, spiny dorsal fin and a large, protruding lower jaw. They inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters, using their camouflaged appearance to ambush prey. They mainly feed on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates.
Species

Oblique-lined Cowfish [Notesthes robusta]
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Rough Cowfish [Notesthes brodiei]
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 2