Neglected triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults are found at depths of 7 m and shallower, in surge channels and exposed coasts of rocky boulders . 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): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. A species of Helcogramma (sensu Hansen, 1986) with 2 symphisial mandibular sensory pores, second dorsal fin spines XIV (three specimens with XV), third dorsal fin segmented rays 10-11, last ribs on vertebral centrum 10-11, vertebrae modally 10+28=38, pored lateral line scales modally 22 or 23, nape scales present, males with dusky anal fin.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neglected triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Neglected triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Neglected triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 7 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 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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