Short-tail tripodfish
📖 Overview
Short-tail tripodfish (Tripodichthys oxycephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pelvis wide between bases of pelvic-fin spines (5 to 6.6% SL), its width 3.2 to 4.5 (usually slightly less than 4) times in length of pelvis. Caudal peduncle short, 19.2 to 23% SL (Ref 9804).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-tail tripodfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Short-tail tripodfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Short-tail tripodfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 35 m . Tropical West Pacific: Bay of Bengal, South China Sea including Gulf of Thailand, and Arafura Sea.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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