Prickly Triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults are found in shallow to deep reefs, 10-24 m . Eggs are hemispherical and covered with numerous sticky threads that anchor them in the algae on the nesting sites . Larvae are planktonic which occur primarily in shallow, nearshore waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Prickly Triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Prickly Triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Prickly Triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 24 m . Subtropical; 23°S - 37°S, 22°E - 36°E Southeast Atlantic: Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Prickly Triplefin |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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