3.3.11.1 Triacanthidae (Tripodfishes/Triplespines)

3.3.11.1 Triacanthidae (Trpodfishes/Triplespines)

 

  • Deep compressed body; skin moderately thick having shagreen-like appearance
  • Dorsal fin spines 6 (usually only 5 visible, 6 th being rudimentary)
  • Caudal fin deeply forked; caudal peduncle distinctly tapered
  • Pelvic fin represented by a large spine

Eg. Triacanthus biaculeatus

Triacanthidae (Tripodfishes/Triplespines)

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