Leeuwin Threefin
Norfolkia leeuwin
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny threefin of shallow Western Australian reefs, the Leeuwin threefin reaches only about four centimetres. Its hemispherical eggs are wrapped in sticky threads that anchor them in algae, and the larvae drift close to shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Norfolkia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276727.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leeuwin Threefin live?
- The Leeuwin Threefin (Norfolkia leeuwin) is typically found at 3–20 m.
- Is the Leeuwin Threefin dangerous to divers?
- The Leeuwin Threefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leeuwin Threefin get?
- The Leeuwin Threefin grows to about 3.9 cm.