Clarke's Triplefin
Trinorfolkia clarkei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A triplefin of intertidal rock pools, Clarke's triplefin grows larger in cooler water and shelters in shallow estuaries beneath jetties. The male tends hemispherical eggs anchored by sticky threads to algae, and the fish reaches about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Trinorfolkia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283051.
FAQ
- How deep does the Clarke's Triplefin live?
- The Clarke's Triplefin (Trinorfolkia clarkei) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Clarke's Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Clarke's Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Clarke's Triplefin get?
- The Clarke's Triplefin grows to about 8 cm.