Trixiphichthys weberi (Chaudhuri, 1910)

Blacktip tripodfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Triacanthidae
Synonyms	Triacanthus weberi, ... more
Common names	韦氏南方三刺鲀, Tsuranaga Gima, Langsnudet tretornfisk, ... more

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Main reference

Matsuura, K. 2001. (Ref. 9804)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9804)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 65 m (Ref. 9804)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Pacific: Philippines through Indonesia to northern Australia. Indian Ocean: both sides of Bay of Bengal.
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Short description

Basal one-third of first dorsal-fin spine much less darker than distal portion. Postorbital distance (eye to upper end of gill opening) short (5.2 to 6.8% SL), slightly more than 1/2 diameter of orbit. Snout long (21.2 to 27.7% SL), distinctly concave and much compressed anteriorly (Ref 9804).

Inhabits sandy and muddy flats of coastal waters. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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