Red-Bodied Triplefin

Enneapterygius phoenicosoma

Red-Bodied Triplefin

A thumbnail sized triplefin that clings to large rocks in open tide pools and surge zones where wave swells break hard. It perches on rock surfaces and tucks into slits and holes, staying shallower than fifteen metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneapterygius

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376273.

FAQ

How deep does the Red-Bodied Triplefin live?
The Red-Bodied Triplefin (Enneapterygius phoenicosoma) is typically found at to 25 m.
Is the Red-Bodied Triplefin dangerous to divers?
The Red-Bodied Triplefin is harmless to divers.
How big does the Red-Bodied Triplefin get?
The Red-Bodied Triplefin grows to about 3.7 cm.