Pyramid 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 . Feeds on small benthic invertebrates . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 16 - 20. Short and slender supraorbital tentacle; first dorsal fin 25% shorter than second dorsal fin; female coloration white with black dots, densest on head and posterior half of body, bearing 6 red Y-shaped bars; male live colors unrecorded; lower side of body of male preserved specimens with 5 to 6 large, dark brown triangular marks, joining ventrally, cheeks with many small dark brown spots, and a dark band below the orbit. Dorsal rays III + XI-XVI + 7-11; lateral line interrupted, 15-20 + 15-20; mandibular pores 3-5 + 0-2 + 3-5 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pyramid triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pyramid triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pyramid triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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