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Triacanthus biaculeatus
Triacanthidae [Triplespines]
[max to 28 cm]
Marine; brackish
To 60 m
Minor commercial Fisheries
Yes, there are 6 known species found here. This fish was caught off 'Pasir Ris' on 19/8/03..
Sandy & muddy bottoms, coastal & estuarine waters.
Easily ID by their hard, triple spines but not easy to ID the different species of tripodfishes. A large black blotch at base of dorsal spines. Pectoral & tail fins yellow.
Photo courtesy of 'Sinblesser'
