Carmine triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit shallow reefs and weedy rocky areas. They feed on tiny invertebrates and algae . 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
Physical description for Carmine triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Carmine triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
tiny invertebrates and algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? carminalis | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
| Axoclinus carminalis | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
| Enneanectes sexmaculatus | Fowler | 1944 | Synonym |
| Gillias sexmaculatus | Fowler | 1944 | Synonym |
| Tripterygium carminale | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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