Blacktip tripodfish
📖 Overview
Blacktip tripodfish (Trixiphichthys weberi) 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 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Basal one-third of first dorsal-fin spine much less darker than distal portion. Postorbital distance (eye to upper end of gill opening) short (5.2 to 6.8% SL), slightly more than 1/2 diameter of orbit. Snout long (21.2 to 27.7% SL), distinctly concave and much compressed anteriorly (Ref 9804).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blacktip tripodfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blacktip tripodfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blacktip tripodfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 65 m . Tropical West Pacific: Bay of Bengal, South China Sea including Gulf of Thailand, and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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