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Centropogon latifrons Mees, 1962 Pale fortescue |
| Family: | Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine | |||
| 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 (DD); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||