| Family: |
Triacanthidae (Triplespines) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Arabian Sea, Japan (stray), China (stray), South China Sea including Gulf of Thailand, and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-24; Anal soft rays: 15-19. Spiny dorsal-fin membrane pale (Ref 9804). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and muddy flats of coastal waters. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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