Long-Tail Tripodfish
Tripodichthys blochii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the long upper lobe of its tail, the long tail tripodfish patrols sandy and muddy coastal flats. It grows to around 15 centimetres and picks small invertebrates off the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Triacanthidae › Tripodichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283056.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long-Tail Tripodfish live?
- The Long-Tail Tripodfish (Tripodichthys blochii) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Long-Tail Tripodfish dangerous to divers?
- The Long-Tail Tripodfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long-Tail Tripodfish get?
- The Long-Tail Tripodfish grows to about 15 cm.