Ablabys taenianotus (Cuvier, 1829)

Cockatoo waspfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Tetrarogidae
Synonyms	Apistus taenianotus, Amblyapistus taenianotus, Tetraroge alboguttata, ... more
Common names	帆鳍鲉, 背带长绒鲉, 背带钝顶鲉, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 78 m (Ref. 11897)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 26°N - 31°S, 58°E - 179°E (Ref. 56010)

Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: Andaman Sea to Fiji, north to Japan, south to Australia. Replaced by Ablabys binotatus in the western Indian Ocean (Ref. 9710).
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Inhabits shallow, subtidal areas with sand rubble and weed (Ref. 9710). A strongly compressed fish that can be seen rocking back and forth on the bottom in response to surge. Easily caught with small hand nets. Nocturnal (Ref. 48635).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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