| Triacanthidae (Triplespines) |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine; depth range - 15 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Australia (including northwestern Australia) and Indonesia. |
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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). |
| Inhabits sandy and muddy flats in coastal areas. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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