Spectacled triplefin
📖 Overview
Adults are commonly found in sheltered to moderately exposed areas shallower down to 21 m; less associated with rocky substratum, but may be found under, side or top of rocks. They are found in offshore islands and coastal mainland areas . They feed on a range of benthic invertebrates including ophiuroids, archaeogastropods, trichoptera and errant polychaetes . 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 Spectacled triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spectacled triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 21 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
a range of benthic invertebrates including ophiuroids, archaeogastropods, trichoptera and errant pol
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Polkadot Triplefin · Spectacled Triplefin |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-rosáceo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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