Cunningham's Triplefin
Helcogrammoides cunninghami
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 20 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny triplefin barely 6 centimetres long, it clings to shallow nearshore reefs and weed. The male guards eggs that are studded with sticky threads anchoring them among algae, and the larvae drift in coastal plankton before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Helcogrammoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279353.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cunningham's Triplefin live?
- The Cunningham's Triplefin (Helcogrammoides cunninghami) is typically found at to 20 m.
- Is the Cunningham's Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Cunningham's Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cunningham's Triplefin get?
- The Cunningham's Triplefin grows to about 6.2 cm.