Blue-dot triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults occur in tidal pools and the subtidal zone, usually on encrusted walls and other overhangs. They remove parasites from large fishes such as moray eels . 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): 21 - 23; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Head mauve with bright orange patches. Eyes with a fine bright blue line around pupils. Body with 9-10 orange to blackish dorsal bands on the posterior half. Distinguished from other triplefins by the distinctive color pattern. Pelvic fins reduced to 2 rays.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue-dot triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blue-dot triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blue-dot triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 40 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue Dot Triplefin · Blue-dot Triplefin |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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