Randall's Triplefin
Helcogramma randalli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely the length of a finger, Randall's triplefin clings to rocky boulders along exposed coasts. Its sticky eggs anchor in algae on the nest, while the larvae drift in shallow water close to shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Helcogramma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279246.
FAQ
- How deep does the Randall's Triplefin live?
- The Randall's Triplefin (Helcogramma randalli) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Randall's Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Randall's Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Randall's Triplefin get?
- The Randall's Triplefin grows to about 4.7 cm.