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Scaly-headed triplefin (Karalepis stewarti) fish species information

Scientific Name
Karalepis stewarti

Common Name
Scaly-headed triplefin

Biology
Nocturnal species found in crevices or holes during the day. Feeds on small crustaceans and mollusks.

Classification

Classified By
Hardy, 1984
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Threefin blennies (Tripterygiidae)

Distribution

Region
Southwest Pacific
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: around mainland New Zealand.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
33 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 33 m (Ref. 13227), usually 0 - 10 m (Ref. 13227)
Trophic Level
3.33 s.e. 0.40 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
15.0 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
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.54)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated