Southern Barred Triplefin

Brachynectes fasciatus

Southern Barred Triplefin

A tiny triplefin of rock pools and the shallow subtidal, it stays close to seagrass beds and grows to just 4 centimetres. The female lays hemispherical eggs wrapped in sticky threads that anchor them among the algae of the nesting site.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Brachynectes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279982.

FAQ

How deep does the Southern Barred Triplefin live?
The Southern Barred Triplefin (Brachynectes fasciatus) is typically found at 0–13 m.
Is the Southern Barred Triplefin dangerous to divers?
The Southern Barred Triplefin is harmless to divers.
How big does the Southern Barred Triplefin get?
The Southern Barred Triplefin grows to about 4.1 cm.