Short-nosed Tripod Fish names
Scientific name: Triacanthus biaculeatus
Internationally, it is referred to as the Short-nosed Tripod Fish. Other common names of the Short-nosed Tripod Fish include “Silver Horse-fish”, “Black-finned Triple Spine”, and “Helicopter Fish”. In the UAE, the Short-nosed Tripod Fish is known as Chissy (چسي)
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Short-nosed Tripod Fish shape and color
The Short-nosed Tripod Fish has a flattened, compressed, and compact body, that is silvery in color with a grey/yellowish shine. It is unique in that it has three stiff spines, one on the dorsal fin and two on the pelvic fins (and that’s where the “tri” in “tripod” comes from). Those three stiff spines give it the look of a helicopter, hence the name “Helicopter Fish”.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish habitat
In Dubai and the UAE in general, Short-nosed Tripod Fish live near the sandy bottom of the sea in areas close to the shoreline and neighboring islands. Short-nosed Tripod Fish are not common in the UAE’s fish markets and have no significant commercial value.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish feeding
Short-nosed Tripod Fish are known for invertebrate marine species that live at the bottom of the sea, such as crustaceans, worms, and others. There is not much available data in respect of the species that feed on the Short-nosed Tripod Fish, however, it is likely to be fed on by larger predatory species.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish fishing season
Short-nosed Tripod Fish are most common during the summer months from June to August. As the summer months can be quite hot in Dubai and the UAE, be sure to read our guide on Summer Fishing in Dubai for a comprehensive view and what to expect.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish fishing method
Fishing for Short-nosed Tripod Fish in Dubai is mainly done through fishing rod and line (on bait or through jigging) and fishing nets.
Fun facts about Short-nosed Tripod Fish
Minimum legal length: Not applicable.
Fishing status: Not banned.
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Short-nosed Tripod Fish - IG @sgmultispeciesfishing
Short-nosed Tripod Fish shape and color
The Short-nosed Tripod Fish has a flattened, compressed, and compact body, that is silvery in color with a grey/yellowish shine. It is unique in that it has three stiff spines, one on the dorsal fin and two on the pelvic fins (and that’s where the “tri” in “tripod” comes from). Those three stiff spines give it the look of a helicopter, hence the name “Helicopter Fish”.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish habitat
In Dubai and the UAE in general, Short-nosed Tripod Fish live near the sandy bottom of the sea in areas close to the shoreline and neighboring islands. Short-nosed Tripod Fish are not common in the UAE’s fish markets and have no significant commercial value.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish feeding
Short-nosed Tripod Fish are known for invertebrate marine species that live at the bottom of the sea, such as crustaceans, worms, and others. There is not much available data in respect of the species that feed on the Short-nosed Tripod Fish, however, it is likely to be fed on by larger predatory species.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish fishing season
Short-nosed Tripod Fish are most common during the summer months from June to August. As the summer months can be quite hot in Dubai and the UAE, be sure to read our guide on Summer Fishing in Dubai for a comprehensive view and what to expect.
Short-nosed Tripod Fish fishing method
Fishing for Short-nosed Tripod Fish in Dubai is mainly done through fishing rod and line (on bait or through jigging) and fishing nets.
Fun facts about Short-nosed Tripod Fish
Minimum legal length: Not applicable.
Fishing status: Not banned.