The Basketfish (Kentrocapros aculeatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Aracanidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The basketfish is a deepwater boxfish (Aracanidae) from coastal and slope waters of the western Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a box-shaped, bony-plated body that is pentagonal in cross-section and bears basket-like ridges. As a bottom-dweller it lives deeper than most boxfishes and picks small invertebrates from sand and mud bottoms. Unlike the tropical boxfishes it does not secrete toxin; the fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Basketfish?
The Basketfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Basketfish live?
The Basketfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Basketfish get?
The Basketfish grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Basketfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Basketfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Kentrocapros
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