Corcotropus roseus is a species of fish within the family Aploactinidae. They are found in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives and along the coast of India at depths less than . The fish is classified as "Least Concern" in terms of conservation needs.
The maxrimum total length of Corcotropus roseus is , with the max published weight being . It has 14 dorsal spines, 9 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, 6 anal soft rays, and 27 vertebrae.