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Centropogon marmoratus Günther, 1862 Marbled fortescue |
| Family: | Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.86 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Compared with C. australis, marmoratus do not have a broad, naked area below anterior part of spinous dorsal fin; jaw moderate 15-19% SL (versus 10-15%); interorbital ridges relatively week; and marmorated body (Ref. 39597). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs over soft bottom of the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||