Dicotylichthys punctulatus Kaup, 1855 is a animal in the Diodontidae family, order Tetraodontiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Dicotylichthys punctulatus Kaup, 1855
Dicotylichthys punctulatus is a solitary nocturnal fish found in Australian Pacific waters, feeding on hard-shelled invertebrates.
Identify with AI — OfflineThis species grows to 43 cm (17 in) in total length.
It occurs primarily in the western Pacific Ocean, ranging from Moreton Bay to Bass Strait in Australia.
It inhabits estuarine areas, coastal waters, and offshore reefs down to a depth of 50 m (160 ft).
It is a nocturnal, solitary fish that feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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