Vespicula cypho (Fowler, 1938)

Family:  Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes)
Max. size:  3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3. Body with spotted or reticulate pattern; compressed but not greatly so; depth about 37% SL. Orbit 11-13% SL. Dorsal fin with anterior 3 dorsal-fin spines forming a nearly separate fin, with fin membrane deeply incised posterior to 3rd spine; soft rays 7.5 (Ref. 39597).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 March 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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