Short-Nosed Tripodfish
Triacanthus biaculeatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small fish of coastal sand and mud flats, the short nosed tripodfish carries two stout locking spines, one on the back and one beneath, that it raises to wedge itself in place. It grows to about thirty centimetres, picks bottom invertebrates from the seabed, and turns up fresh in Asian markets and in traditional medicine.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Triacanthidae › Triacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283034.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short-Nosed Tripodfish live?
- The Short-Nosed Tripodfish (Triacanthus biaculeatus) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Short-Nosed Tripodfish dangerous to divers?
- The Short-Nosed Tripodfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Short-Nosed Tripodfish get?
- The Short-Nosed Tripodfish grows to about 30 cm.