Ablabys binotatus
| Ablabys binotatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Tetrarogidae |
| Genus: | Ablabys |
| Species: | A. binotatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ablabys binotatus Peters, 1873 | |
Ablabys binotatus, or the redskinfish, is a waspfish of the genus Ablabys native to the Indian Ocean. Its name is derived from the Greek word meaning "harmless".[1]
Habitat
The redskinfish generally occurs within the western areas of the Indian Ocean, along the southeastern coast of Africa.[1] It is unclear as to whether or not it lives in the Seychelles.[1] It is a reef-dwelling fish, living almost exclusively in tropical areas.[1]
Biology
The redskinfish can grow to be up to 15 cm long.[1] Like all waspfish, it is closely related to the often-dangerous scorpionfish; in spite of this, it is entirely harmless to humans (hence its generic name).[1]
References
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