Photo Image Cockatoo waspfish Ablabys taenianotus

COCKATOO WASPFISH

Ablabys taenianotus

Found on sand, mud and rubble, swinging by the water movements, mimicking rotten leaf. Found in pairs or solitary. Very similar species to the Spiny waspfish. The only visible difference between these two species is the number of dorsal rays (17 vs. 15). Colour ranges from white to dark brown.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
to 20 m depth, length up to 15 cm.
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Magic Crack, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Kecil, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), Slow Poke, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Buttom dweller
Wasp Fish
-	Bandtail Waspfish
-	Cockatoo waspfish
-	Long Fin Waspfish
-	Long spine Waspfish
-	Phantom Velvetfish
-	White face waspfish