Helen's Triplefin
📖 Overview
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): 18 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21. Has a reddish head with rose blotches and an olive green body with irregular light streaks and blotches.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Helen's Triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Helen's Triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Helen's Triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Christmas Island in the eastern Indian Ocean (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceratobragma helenae | Holleman | 1987 | Synonym |
| Ceratobregma striata | Fricke | 1991 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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