Red-finned triplefin (Helcogramma gymnauchen) fish species and information / pictures of Red-finned triplefin - Helcogramma gymnauchen

Red-finned triplefin (Helcogramma gymnauchen) fish species information

Scientific Name
Helcogramma gymnauchen

Common Name
Red-finned triplefin

Biology
Lives on reef's surface, often in weedy areas, and on algal-covered rocks or on rubble. Feeds on tiny invertebrates and algae.

Classification

Classified By
Weber, 1909
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Threefin blennies (Tripterygiidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Pacific
Distribution
Western Pacific: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia. It appears to be restricted to these areas. Occurrence in southern Japan (Ref. 559) is a misidentification and refers to Helcogramma hudsoni.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1 m
Depth To - meters
8 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 8 m (Ref. 13227)
Trophic Level
2.79 s.e. 0.26 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
4.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated