Bullrout
Notesthes robusta
Also known as: Freshwater Bullrout, Freshwater Stonefish, Kroki
- Freshwater Bullrout
- Freshwater Stonefish
- Kroki
Overview
Found singly, lurking amongst weeds, or on gravel, mud, and rocky bottoms, waiting to ambush their prey, in gently flowing, freshwater streams, and brackish waters of estuaries, and shore areas.
Oceania - Australia - NSW, QLD
Waspfish can be distinguished from the Leaf Fish that belongs to the Scorpionfish family, by the Dorsal Fins that begin above or in the front of the eyes.
Most species sway back and forth to mimic debris as they wait for their victims to venture close.
Extremely venomous.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
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Found singly, lurking amongst weeds, or on gravel, mud, and rocky bottoms, waiting to ambush their prey, in gently flowing, freshwater streams, and brackish waters of estuaries, and shore areas.
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Waspfishes (Tetrarogidae)





