Tragulichthys jaculiferus (Cuvier, 1818)
Longspine burrfish
Tragulichthys jaculiferus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes (burrfishes))
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 26 - 137 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Northern Australia and Arafura Sea. Does not occur in southern Australia or New Zealand (Ref. 9680).
Diagnosis:  A set of 4 long spines with their bases near dorsal- and anal-fin bases and their pointed ends extending over caudal peduncle. Two very long spines (longer than rays of pectoral fins) in pectoral-fin axil (Ref 9680).
Biology:  Found on soft bottoms to at least 30 m (Ref. 9680). Presumably feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 9680). Frequently trawled but not marketed (Ref. 9680).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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