Lord Howe Threefin
Enneapterygius howensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny threefin of shallow reefs around Lord Howe Island, it grows no longer than a fingernail. It glues its hemispherical eggs among algae with sticky threads, and the larvae drift in nearshore plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneapterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277314.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lord Howe Threefin live?
- The Lord Howe Threefin (Enneapterygius howensis) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- Is the Lord Howe Threefin dangerous to divers?
- The Lord Howe Threefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lord Howe Threefin get?
- The Lord Howe Threefin grows to about 3.5 cm.