Striped triplefin
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults are generally more abundant above 10m, but common in areas of broken rock on reefs, rock pools and sub-tidally down to 33 m . They feed on benthic invertebrates. Spawning occurs from May to November . 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): 26 - 32; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 16. Head and pectoral fin base scaly (latter covered with cycloid scales), no scales on third dorsal fin membrane, ctenoid scales adjacent to but not overlapping base of third dorsal fin membrane. Lateral line scales short, posterior projection absent (present in specimens
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 33 m , usually 10 - ? m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius varius | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Forsterygion multiradiatum | Scott | 1977 | Synonym |
| Tripterygion robustum | Clarke | 1879 | Synonym |
| Tripterygion varium | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Trypterigium robustum | Clarke | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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