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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 | |||