Yellownape Tripplefin
Enneapterygius flavoccipitis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–22 m
- Max size: 3.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A three centimetre triplefin that clings to rocky ground around coral reefs and lagoons, from the shallows to the outer slope and into tidal pools. It anchors its hemispherical eggs in algae with sticky threads, and its larvae drift through nearshore water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneapterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277307.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellownape Tripplefin live?
- The Yellownape Tripplefin (Enneapterygius flavoccipitis) is typically found at 0–22 m.
- Is the Yellownape Tripplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Yellownape Tripplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellownape Tripplefin get?
- The Yellownape Tripplefin grows to about 3.2 cm.