Hypodytes rubripinnis (species of waspfish)
A specific species of waspfish; a technical ichthyological term. In everyday contexts, it may simply be referred to as a type of オコゼ.
The Hypodytes rubripinnis has venomous dorsal spines, so it is dangerous to touch.
Have you ever seen a Hypodytes rubripinnis at an aquarium?
オコゼ is the general term for waspfish or stonefish, while ハオコゼ refers specifically to the species Hypodytes rubripinnis.
Usually written in katakana as a fish name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji spelling; the second character is uncommon and may not display correctly on all devices.
Rare kanji spelling; the characters literally mean 'leaf tiger fish'.
The name likely combines 葉 (ha, 'leaf') with オコゼ (okoze, 'waspfish'), possibly referring to a leaf-like body shape or coloration. The exact derivation is uncertain.