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Longfin Waspfish - Apistus carinatus The Longfin Waspfihs - Apistus carinatus is shades of brown; elongate black area on mid-dorsal fin; large wing-like pectoral fins in green colour, chin "whiskers". Anilao,Apistus carinatus,Batangas,Fish,Geotagged,Longfin Waspfish,Philippines,Waspfish,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Longfin Waspfish - Apistus carinatus

The Longfin Waspfihs - Apistus carinatus is shades of brown; elongate black area on mid-dorsal fin; large wing-like pectoral fins in green colour, chin "whiskers".

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The Ocellated waspfish

''Apistus carinatus'', the Ocellated waspfish, is a species of wasp scorpionfish native to the Indian and western Pacific oceans. It occurs at depths of from 14 to 60 metres . This species is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries. Handling this fish can be hazardous as the spines of the fins are venomous. This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 9, 2017. Captured Jan 18, 2013 18:30 in Epifanio B. Sandoval Blvd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
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  • DSC-RX100
  • f/5.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 27.54mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.