Habitat
They are mainly found in western Pacific ocean around Moreton Bay to Bass Strait in Australia.
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Species
Threebar Porcupinefish
Dicotylichthys punctulatus, Kaup, 1855
marinebrackish
About Threebar Porcupinefish
Dicotylichthys punctulatus, also known as the three-bar porcupinefish, is a species of porcupinefish endemic to the east coast of Australia, where it is found in coastal and offshore reef environments down to 50 m (160 ft) deep. This species grows to 40 cm (16 in) in standard length, although most only reach 18 cm (7.1 in). This species is the only known member of the genus Dicotylichthys.
Behaviour
Found in estuarine, coastal and offshore reefs to a depth of 50 m (160 ft). Nocturnal and solitary. Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates.
Where to see it
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