Redtail triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rock and coral reefs at 7 m or shallower . 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): 14 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Red and orange, marbled with white, broad orange or red bar on caudal peduncle of female, black head "mask" and caudal peduncle in male, and reddish caudal fin. Head, chest, and pectoral-fin base scaleless; tiny orbital tentacle; mandibular pores 3-4 + 1 + 3-4. Maximum size to 4.4 cm TL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redtail triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Redtail triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Redtail triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 12 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Redtail triplefin ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.