Scientific Name
Enneapterygius niger
Common Name
Black triplefin
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 12 - 15;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8-10;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 16 - 19. 9-12 spines in the second dorsal fin, 8-10 rays in the third dorsal fin, 17-20 anal fin rays, 32-37 + 1 lateral scale rows, 13-19 + 17-22 lateral line scales, two median mandibular pores, a black band on the caudal peduncle, about 9 basal dark spots on the female's anal fin, and a overall blackish coloration of the male.