Antarctic 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 along exposed rocky coast .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Antarctic Triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Antarctic Triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Polar; 64°S - 65°S known only from the type locality, Paradise Bay, Antarctic Peninsula.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Antarctic Triplefin |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripterygion antarcticum | Tomo | 1982 | Synonym |
| Tripterygium antarcticum | Tomo | 1982 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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