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The Blotched tripodfish (Pseudotriacanthus strigilifer) is a brackish-water fish of the family Triacanthidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The longspine tripodfish is a tripodfish (Triacanthidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a laterally compressed body with a rough skin, a long, stout first dorsal spine and stout pelvic spines that it can lock. It inhabits coastal and estuarine waters on sandy or muddy flats to usually sixty metres depth. With its small mouth it takes small bottom invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blotched tripodfish?
The Blotched tripodfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Long, lockable dorsal and pelvic fin spines and rough skin; bottom fish of coastal plains.
Where does the Blotched tripodfish live?
The Blotched tripodfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; sandy and muddy coastal flats.
How big does the Blotched tripodfish get?
The Blotched tripodfish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Blotched tripodfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blotched tripodfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blotched tripodfish edible?
The Blotched tripodfish is rarely eaten.
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