Whiteface waspfish (Richardsonichthys leucogaster) fish species and information / pictures of Whiteface waspfish - Richardsonichthys leucogaster

Whiteface waspfish (Richardsonichthys leucogaster) fish species information

Scientific Name
Richardsonichthys leucogaster

Common Name
Whiteface waspfish

Biology
Recognized by the large rounded head and deeply incised membranes of the spinous part of the dorsal fin (Ref. 48635).

Classification

Classified By
Richardson, 1848
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads (Scorpaeniformes)
Family
Wasp fishes (Tetrarogidae)

Distribution

Region
Indo-West Pacific
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: known from scattered localities from off Zanzibar to New Caledonia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Trophic Level
3.17 s.e. 0.38 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
10.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated