Minute Triplefin

Enneapterygius philippinus

Minute Triplefin

A tiny triplefin of tide pools and shallow beach rock, it presses against coralline and brown algae on the rocky shore. It reaches only about 3 centimetres and remains too little studied for a firm conservation rating.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277331.

FAQ

How deep does the Minute Triplefin live?
The Minute Triplefin (Enneapterygius philippinus) is typically found at 0–8 m.
Is the Minute Triplefin dangerous to divers?
The Minute Triplefin is harmless to divers.
How big does the Minute Triplefin get?
The Minute Triplefin grows to about 3 cm.