Rapa Triplefin
Enneapterygius randalli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–27 m
- Max size: 3.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A triplefin of just three centimetres, it lives in shallow water including intertidal pools, perched on rock and reef. The female lays hemispherical eggs that the male watches over until the planktonic larvae hatch and disperse.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneapterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277333.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rapa Triplefin live?
- The Rapa Triplefin (Enneapterygius randalli) is typically found at 0–27 m.
- Is the Rapa Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Rapa Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rapa Triplefin get?
- The Rapa Triplefin grows to about 3.4 cm.