Smallspine Turretfish
Tetrosomus reipublicae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 180 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
Boxed in rigid armoured plates with a turret shaped body, this turretfish prowls flat bottoms in coastal water for small invertebrates. Its young may drift in open water, and its skin can release a toxin that makes it best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Ostraciidae › Tetrosomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279259.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smallspine Turretfish live?
- The Smallspine Turretfish (Tetrosomus reipublicae) is typically found at to 180 m.
- Is the Smallspine Turretfish dangerous to divers?
- The Smallspine Turretfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Smallspine Turretfish get?
- The Smallspine Turretfish grows to about 30 cm.