Centropogon latifrons Mees, 1962
Pale fortescue
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 Family:  Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes)
 Max. size:  12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Body creamy tan with prominent dark brown band crossing the body from notch in dorsal fin to base of anal fin spines; depth 32-34% SL. Head moderately sized 37-39% SL. Eyes 27-30% HL. Mouth small, horizontal. Lateral line nearly straight. Caudal fin rays 12. Compared to C. australis, the species have a deeper interorbit and occipital pit; a smaller and rounder mouth; and, a narrow chevron-shaped brown band at caudal fin base (Ref. 33839).
 Biology:  Occurs in estuaries (Ref. 75154).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 01.09.95
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 11.11.08

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