Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: Cockatoo waspfish
Comments: Inhabits shallow, subtidal areas with sand rubble and weed (Ref. 9710).  A strongly compressed fish that can be seen rocking back and forth on the bottom in response to surge.  Easily caught with small hand nets.  Nocturnal (Ref. 48635). Solitary or in pairs (Ref 90102).