Holleman's Triplefin
Enneapterygius hollemani
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
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.