Sawspine spikefish (Paratriacanthodes retrospinis)

Scientific name: Paratriacanthodes retrospinis Fowler, 1934

Sawspine spikefish (Paratriacanthodes retrospinis)

The Sawspine spikefish (Paratriacanthodes retrospinis) is a marine fish of the family Triacanthodidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Mozambique, Natal, Japan, China, New Caledonia, Chesterfield and Bellona plateaus.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13. Reddish pink in color, with 3 pale lines, silvery blue from lower jaw to anus.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paratriacanthodes retrospinis
Family
Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Depth range
418–920 m (1371–3018 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 418 - 920 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Mozambique, Natal, Japan, China, New Caledonia, Chesterfield and Bellona plateaus.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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