Holleman's Triplefin

Enneapterygius hollemani

Holleman's Triplefin

A four centimetre triplefin collected from rock pools right at the waterline, down to barely two metres. Females lay hemispherical eggs wrapped in sticky threads that anchor them among algae, and the planktonic larvae stay close to shore.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277313.

FAQ

How deep does the Holleman's Triplefin live?
The Holleman's Triplefin (Enneapterygius hollemani) is typically found at 0–2 m.
Is the Holleman's Triplefin dangerous to divers?
The Holleman's Triplefin is harmless to divers.
How big does the Holleman's Triplefin get?
The Holleman's Triplefin grows to about 3.9 cm.