Leaf goblinfish (Neovespicula depressifrons)

Scientific name: Neovespicula depressifrons Richardson, 1848

Leaf goblinfish (Neovespicula depressifrons)

The Leaf goblinfish (Neovespicula depressifrons) is a freshwater fish of the family Tetrarogidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Reports from Japan are erroneous.

Leaf goblinfish care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3. Body notably compressed. Orbit 9 - 10% SL. Dorsal soft rays 6.5-7.5; anal 4.5 (usually) to 5.5.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neovespicula depressifrons
Family
Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Reports from Japan are erroneous.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Venomous
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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