Southern Barred Triplefin
Brachynectes fasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–13 m
- Max size: 4.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
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.