Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellow-striped basketfish (Kentrocapros flavofasciatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Aracanidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The yellow-striped basketfish is a deep-water boxfish relative from the northwest Pacific, off Japan and nearby. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an angular body enclosed in a bony carapace with yellowish bands and ridges, making it resemble a basket. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of the continental slope, between about 80 and 360 metres, and searches for small benthic life and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellow-striped basketfish?
The Yellow-striped basketfish has an irregular in shape body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Angular bony armour with yellowish ridges; bottom-dwelling boxfish of deeper water
Where does the Yellow-striped basketfish live?
The Yellow-striped basketfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Yellow-striped basketfish get?
The Yellow-striped basketfish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Yellow-striped basketfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellow-striped basketfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Yellow-striped basketfish edible?
The Yellow-striped basketfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Kentrocapros
More from the family Aracanidae
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