Black-Flag Tripodfish
Tripodichthys angustifrons
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 15 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
This tripodfish patrols sandy and muddy flats in coastal water, picking small invertebrates off the bottom. It reaches about twenty centimetres and carries the stout, locking dorsal spine typical of its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Triacanthidae › Tripodichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283055.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Flag Tripodfish live?
- The Black-Flag Tripodfish (Tripodichthys angustifrons) is typically found at to 15 m.
- Is the Black-Flag Tripodfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Flag Tripodfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Flag Tripodfish get?
- The Black-Flag Tripodfish grows to about 20 cm.