Yellow-And-Black Triplefin
Forsterygion flavonigrum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–110 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A triplefin of rocky reefs, it shelters on the sides of large boulders and within massive sponge growths, picking off amphipods, barnacle larvae and worm larvae. Males may turn territorial in the breeding season, guarding eggs covered in sticky threads.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Forsterygion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-And-Black Triplefin live?
- The Yellow-And-Black Triplefin (Forsterygion flavonigrum) is typically found at 4–110 m.
- Is the Yellow-And-Black Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-And-Black Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-And-Black Triplefin get?
- The Yellow-And-Black Triplefin grows to about 5 cm.