Little Hooded Triplefin
Helcogramma chica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A triplefin barely three centimetres long, the little hooded triplefin clings to surge swept rock surfaces and ledges on exposed reefs. The female anchors her eggs in algae with sticky threads, and the larvae drift through shallow nearshore waters.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Helcogramma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279230.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Hooded Triplefin live?
- The Little Hooded Triplefin (Helcogramma chica) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Little Hooded Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Little Hooded Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Little Hooded Triplefin get?
- The Little Hooded Triplefin grows to about 3.1 cm.