Tetraroge [Tetraroge]

Description

Tetraroge species are known for their robust bodies, strong, venomous spines, and ability to inhabit a variety of marine environments, from shallow reefs to deep, rocky bottoms. They exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns, which are used for camouflage and signaling. Their diet consists mostly of small fish and crustaceans.

Species
Ocellated waspfish
Ocellated waspfish [Tetraroge barbata]
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Bearded waspish
Bearded waspish [Tetraroge niger]
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Orange wasp fish
Orange wasp fish [Tetraroge bispinosus]
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Spotted wasp fish
Spotted wasp fish [Tetraroge maculatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
Statistics
  • Species 4