Spectacled Triplefin
Ruanoho whero
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–21 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small triplefin of New Zealand reefs, it favours sheltered to moderately exposed spots and is often seen under, beside or atop rocks rather than clinging tight to them. It picks through benthic invertebrates such as brittle stars, snails and worms, and grows to about nine centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Ruanoho
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 315532.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spectacled Triplefin live?
- The Spectacled Triplefin (Ruanoho whero) is typically found at 0–21 m.
- Is the Spectacled Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Spectacled Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spectacled Triplefin get?
- The Spectacled Triplefin grows to about 9 cm.