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Tripodichthys oxycephalus (Bleeker, 1851) Short-tail tripodfish |
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FAO |
| Family: | Triacanthidae (Triplespines) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Bay of Bengal, South China Sea including Gulf of Thailand, and Arafura Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy and muddy flat of coastal areas. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||