Blacktip Tripodfish
Trixiphichthys weberi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 65 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tripodfish of coastal sand and mud flats, it carries a tall, locking dorsal spine like its triggerfish relatives. It feeds on small invertebrates dug from the bottom and is sold fresh at market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Triacanthidae › Trixiphichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283059.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacktip Tripodfish live?
- The Blacktip Tripodfish (Trixiphichthys weberi) is typically found at to 65 m.
- Is the Blacktip Tripodfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blacktip Tripodfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacktip Tripodfish get?
- The Blacktip Tripodfish grows to about 30 cm.