Vespicula [Vespicula]
Description
Vespicula members are distinguished by their benthic lifestyle, living among the crevices of coral reefs and rocky substrates. They possess venomous spines for defense and have a diet that includes crustaceans and small fish. Their body shape allows them to navigate the complex reef environment effectively.
Species
Deepwater Scorpionfish [Vespicula depressifrons]
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Yellowspotted Scorpionfish [Vespicula trachinoides]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
|
Statistics
- Species 2