Scientific Name
Ruanoho whero
Common Name
Spectacled triplefin
Biology
Commonly found in sheltered to moderately exposed areas shallower down to 20 m; less associated with rocky substratum, but may be found under, side or top of rocks. Found in offshore islands and coastal mainland areas (Ref. 84086). Feed on a range of benthic invertebrates including ophiuroids, archaeogastropods, trichoptera and errant polychaetes (Ref. 84084).