Cockatoo Waspfish
The Cockatoo Waspfish (Ablabys taenianotus) is a type of scorpionfish that is also known as the Cockatoo Leaf-fish/Rougefish. It's generaly found in the western Pacific and Coral Triangle, in tropical and sub-tropical seas. It's a nocturnal ambush predator that uses its amazing camouflage to hide from prey.
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Cockatoo Waspfish
Ablabys taenianotus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Tetrarogidae (Tetrarogidae) |
| Genus: | Ablabys (Ablabys) |
| Species: | Ablabys taenianotus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 15 centimetres |
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Sighted in September 2023.