Hourglass triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults are commonly found in intertidal pools . 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): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. Hourglass-like mark across caudal peduncle .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hourglass triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hourglass triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hourglass triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 12 m . Tropical Central Indian Ocean to Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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