Mexican Triplefin
Enneanectes macrops
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 4.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny triplefin of shallow nearshore reefs, it nests in algae where the male tends eggs bound to the strands by sticky threads. The larvae drift in coastal water before settling, and the adult grows to only about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Enneanectes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835053.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Triplefin live?
- The Mexican Triplefin (Enneanectes macrops) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Mexican Triplefin dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Triplefin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mexican Triplefin get?
- The Mexican Triplefin grows to about 4.3 cm.