Kulbicki's Triplefin
Springerichthys kulbickii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A triplefin of shallow nearshore reefs, it anchors hemispherical, thread covered eggs in algae at the nesting site. The larvae drift as plankton in shallow coastal water before settling. It grows to about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Springerichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282851.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kulbicki's Triplefin live?
- The Kulbicki's Triplefin (Springerichthys kulbickii) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Kulbicki's Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Kulbicki's Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kulbicki's Triplefin get?
- The Kulbicki's Triplefin grows to about 3.5 cm.