Crested triplefin (Trinorfolkia cristata)

Scientific name: Trinorfolkia cristata Kuiter, 1986

Crested triplefin (Trinorfolkia cristata)

The Crested triplefin (Trinorfolkia cristata) is a marine fish of the family Tripterygiidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, So far known only from South Australia.

Biology

Found in the intertidal zone and on vertical rock surfaces and jetty pylons.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trinorfolkia cristata
Family
Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.2
Depth range
0–15 m (0–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: So far known only from South Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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