Ablabys taenianotus

Scorpion fishes and others

Cockatoo waspfish
Poisson feuille cacatoès

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 0 and 80 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be dangerous
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest