Blackfin Triplefin
Helcogramma fuscopinna
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny triplefin of rock surfaces and ledges, it is common in the top ten metres of water. Its hemispherical eggs are bound to nest site algae by sticky threads while the larvae drift in nearshore shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Helcogramma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219183.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackfin Triplefin live?
- The Blackfin Triplefin (Helcogramma fuscopinna) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Blackfin Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackfin Triplefin get?
- The Blackfin Triplefin grows to about 3.8 cm.