Longfin Waspfish, Apistus carinatus (Bloch & Schneider 1801)
Other Names: Longfinned Waspfish, Long-finned Waspfish, Ocellated Waspfish
A Longfin Waspfish, Apistus carinatus, at Anilao, Philipppines. Source: Rickard Zerpe / Flickr. License: CC by Attribution-ShareAlike
Summary:
A bluish to pinkish-grey waspfish with a large black ocellated spot on the rear half of the spinous dorsal fin, long yellow pectoral fins, and sensory barbels on the chin.
When disturbed, the Longfin Waspfish spreads its pectoral fins to deter predators.
Video of a Longfin Waspfish
When disturbed, the Longfin Waspfish spreads its pectoral fins to deter predators.
Video of a Longfin Waspfish
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2018, Apistus carinatus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 19 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/3152
Longfin Waspfish, Apistus carinatus (Bloch & Schneider 1801)
More Info
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Distribution |
Shark Bay, Western Australia, to off Newcastle, New South Wales. Elsewhere the species occurs in the tropical Indo-west Pacific. Inhabits sandy, silty bottoms, usually buried deep in the sediment during the day with only the eyes exposed. |
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Feeding |
The sensory barbels are used to detect buried prey, and the Longfin Waspfish can corner prey by spreading the large pectoral fins. |
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Species Citation |
Scorpaena carinata Bloch & Schneider 1801. Systema Ichthyologiae: 193. Type locality: Tranquebar, India. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2018 |
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Resources |
Longfin Waspfish, Apistus carinatus (Bloch & Schneider 1801)
References
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