Scaly-headed triplefin
📖 Overview
Nocturnal species found in crevices or holes during the day. Adults feed on small crustaceans and mollusks . 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
Physical description for Scaly-headed triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scaly-headed triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 33 m , usually 0 - 10 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: around mainland New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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