Vespicula [Vespicula]

Description

Vespicula members are distinguished by their benthic lifestyle, living among the crevices of coral reefs and rocky substrates. They possess venomous spines for defense and have a diet that includes crustaceans and small fish. Their body shape allows them to navigate the complex reef environment effectively.

Species
Deepwater Scorpionfish
Deepwater Scorpionfish [Vespicula depressifrons]
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Yellowspotted Scorpionfish
Yellowspotted Scorpionfish [Vespicula trachinoides]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
Statistics
  • Species 2