Umpire Triplefin
Enneapterygius rhabdotus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- Max size: 2.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A three centimetre triplefin of coral and rocky reefs, it picks small invertebrates off the bottom. The female glues hemispherical eggs into algae, and the larvae drift in shallow nearshore water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneapterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277334.
FAQ
- How deep does the Umpire Triplefin live?
- The Umpire Triplefin (Enneapterygius rhabdotus) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the Umpire Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Umpire Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Umpire Triplefin get?
- The Umpire Triplefin grows to about 2.7 cm.