| Family: |
Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Body creamy tan with prominent dark brown band crossing the body from notch in dorsal fin to base of anal fin spines; depth 32-34% SL. Head moderately sized 37-39% SL. Eyes 27-30% HL. Mouth small, horizontal. Lateral line nearly straight. Caudal fin rays 12. Compared to
C. australis, the species have a deeper interorbit and occipital pit; a smaller and rounder mouth; and, a narrow chevron-shaped brown band at caudal fin base (Ref. 33839). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in estuaries (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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