Black-flag tripodfish
📖 Overview
Black-flag tripodfish (Tripodichthys angustifrons), first described by Hollard, 1854 is a medium-sized fish in the family Triacanthidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Spiny dorsal-fin membrane very dark between second spine and base of first spine, and often between second and third spines (Ref 9804).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-flag tripodfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Australia (including northwestern Australia) and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triacanthus angustifrons | Hollard | 1854 | Synonym |
| Triacanthus falcanalis | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Triacanthus macrurus | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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