| Triacanthidae (Triplespines) |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range - 35 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: Bay of Bengal, South China Sea including Gulf of Thailand, and Arafura Sea. |
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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). |
| Inhabits sandy and muddy flat of coastal areas. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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