Tropical striped triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit clear coastal reefs with moderate currents . Usually in small groups on sponges or reef outcrops. They feed on zooplankton . 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 . Minimum depth of 0 m reported from Ref. 13227.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21; Vertebrae: 35 - 38. Identified by trunk having several longitudinal stripes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tropical striped triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tropical striped triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tropical striped triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m , usually 0 - 10 m. Tropical; 36°N - 25°S, 92°E - 157°W
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Candystriped Triplefin · Lined Triplefin · Neon Triplefin · Striped Threefin · Striped Triplefin · Tropical Striped Triplefin |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tatejimahebigimpo · タテジマヘビギンポ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicogramma striata | Hansen | 1986 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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