Blue-Dot Triplefin
Notoclinops caerulepunctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 3.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A four centimetre triplefin of tidal pools and shallow subtidal walls, it sets up on encrusted overhangs and even cleans parasites off moray eels and other large fish. Its hemispherical eggs are anchored to algae by sticky threads, and the larvae drift near shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Notoclinops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281777.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Dot Triplefin live?
- The Blue-Dot Triplefin (Notoclinops caerulepunctus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Blue-Dot Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Dot Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Dot Triplefin get?
- The Blue-Dot Triplefin grows to about 3.6 cm.