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Ablabys binotatus (Peters, 1855) Redskinfish |
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| Family: | Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar, Tanzania to the Xora River mouth, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Seychelles (Ref. 1623). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Dark brown in color with white or silvery blotch on body (above pectorals) and yellow or black markings (Ref. 5499). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow subtidal areas among weeds. Rocks back and forth (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||