Long-Spined Tripodfish
Pseudotriacanthus strigilifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–110 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tripodfish of coastal and estuarine waters, it props on long spines over sandy or muddy flats, usually shallower than sixty metres. It feeds on bottom living invertebrates and turns up fresh in local markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Triacanthidae › Pseudotriacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282479.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long-Spined Tripodfish live?
- The Long-Spined Tripodfish (Pseudotriacanthus strigilifer) is typically found at 2–110 m.
- Is the Long-Spined Tripodfish dangerous to divers?
- The Long-Spined Tripodfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long-Spined Tripodfish get?
- The Long-Spined Tripodfish grows to about 25 cm.