Volcano Triplefin
Helcogramma vulcana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Known from just two volcanic islets in the Banda Sea, this triplefin lives among exposed boulders along rocky coasts in the top few metres. Its eggs are anchored to algae by sticky threads while the larvae drift in nearshore shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Helcogramma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279253.
FAQ
- How deep does the Volcano Triplefin live?
- The Volcano Triplefin (Helcogramma vulcana) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Volcano Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Volcano Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Volcano Triplefin get?
- The Volcano Triplefin grows to about 3.8 cm.