Short-Tail Tripodfish
Tripodichthys oxycephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 35 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
Over sandy and muddy flats of coastal shallows, the short tail tripodfish works the bottom for small invertebrates. It reaches about 20 centimetres and, like other tripodfishes, can lock its stout dorsal spine upright as a defence, and it reaches local markets fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Triacanthidae › Tripodichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283057.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short-Tail Tripodfish live?
- The Short-Tail Tripodfish (Tripodichthys oxycephalus) is typically found at to 35 m.
- Is the Short-Tail Tripodfish dangerous to divers?
- The Short-Tail Tripodfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Short-Tail Tripodfish get?
- The Short-Tail Tripodfish grows to about 20 cm.