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Tragulichthys jaculiferus (Cuvier, 1818) Longspine burrfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes (burrfishes)) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 26 - 137 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Northern Australia and Arafura Sea. Does not occur in southern Australia or New Zealand (Ref. 9680). | |||
| Diagnosis: | A set of 4 long spines with their bases near dorsal- and anal-fin bases and their pointed ends extending over caudal peduncle. Two very long spines (longer than rays of pectoral fins) in pectoral-fin axil (Ref 9680). | |||
| Biology: | Found on soft bottoms to at least 30 m (Ref. 9680). Presumably feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 9680). Frequently trawled but not marketed (Ref. 9680). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||