Twinspot triplefin (Lepidonectes bimaculatus) fish species and information / pictures of Twinspot triplefin - Lepidonectes bimaculatus

Twinspot triplefin (Lepidonectes bimaculatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lepidonectes bimaculatus

Common Name
Twinspot triplefin

Biology
Inhabits rocky reefs. Feeds on tiny invertebrates and algae.

Classification

Classified By
Allen & Robertson, 1992
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Threefin blennies (Tripterygiidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Pacific
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Malpelo Island, Colombia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
15 m
Depth To - meters
15 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 15 m (Ref. 58018)
Trophic Level
2.68 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
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.8 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (13 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (D2)