Surf Triplefin
Enneapterygius rhothion
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 3.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surf loving triplefin that thrives in shallow surge channels and tidal pools where wave action is strong and the water rich in oxygen. Its eggs carry sticky threads that anchor them in algae, and at four centimetres it is easy to overlook.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneapterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277335.
FAQ
- How deep does the Surf Triplefin live?
- The Surf Triplefin (Enneapterygius rhothion) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Surf Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Surf Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Surf Triplefin get?
- The Surf Triplefin grows to about 3.7 cm.