Cockatoo Waspfish
Ablabys Taenianotus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameAblabys Taenianotus
Other namesCockatoo Fish, Leaf Fish
SizeUp to 15 cm (5.9 in)
WeightUp to 10 g (.022 lb)
FamilyFortescue/Waspfish / Tetrarogidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, sandy, rubble, muddy & weedy areas near or on reefs
