Bearded waspish [Tetraroge niger]
Description
The Bearded waspish is a marine species that belongs to the family Tetraodontidae. It has a dark gray body color and is found in the Indo-West Pacific region. It is usually seen in shallow coastal waters and lagoons. Known for its venomous spines, it is a nocturnal predator that feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
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| Genus |
Tetraroge
Tetraroge
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