Othos dentex

Description

Othos dentex is a species of fish in the family Serranidae. It is the only member of the genus Othos. It is known commonly as the harlequin fish or Chinese Lantern, Harlequin Cod, Harlequin Rock Cod, and Tiger Cod. . This species is found in the Eastern Indian Ocean and is endemic to Australian waters, in subtropical areas typically rocky reefs. .