Ocosia sphex Fricke, 2017
Bismarck waspfish
Ocosia sphex
photo by Chen, J.-N.

Family:  Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes)
Max. size:  3.86 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 120 - 155 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific Ocean: Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species was trawled from a steep rocky slope with gorgonian corals (Ref. 118112).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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