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Neovespicula depressifrons (Richardson, 1848) Leaf goblinfish |
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| Family: | Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Reports from Japan are erroneous. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3. Body notably compressed. Orbit 9 - 10% SL. Dorsal soft rays 6.5-7.5; anal 4.5 (usually) to 5.5 (Ref. 39597). | |||
| Biology: | Possesses venom glands at the base of some of the spines (Ref. 6192). Of no commercial interest but appear from time to time in the aquarium trade (Ref. 39597). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||