Lizard triplefin (Crocodilichthys gracilis) fish species and information / pictures of Lizard triplefin - Crocodilichthys gracilis

Lizard triplefin (Crocodilichthys gracilis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Crocodilichthys gracilis

Common Name
Lizard triplefin

Biology
Inhabits rocky shores and steep slopes. Feeds on tiny invertebrates and algae (Ref. 11482). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Classification

Classified By
Allen & Robertson, 1991
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Threefin blennies (Tripterygiidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
38 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 38 m (Ref. 11482)
Trophic Level
2.72 s.e. 0.24 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.4 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (11 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)