Cryptic triplefin (Cryptichthys jojettae)

Scientific name: Cryptichthys jojettae Hardy, 1987

Cryptic triplefin (Cryptichthys jojettae)

The Cryptic triplefin (Cryptichthys jojettae) is a marine fish of the family Tripterygiidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22. Head and body red to reddish brown with pinkish blotches and prominent dark columns and arches running onto belly. Fins of various hues of pink and red. Distinguished from other triplefins by the distinctive color pattern and the continuous lateral line extending to the caudal peduncle.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cryptichthys jojettae
Family
Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Depth range
0–12 m (0–39 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 12 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
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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