Oblique-swimming triplefin (Forsterygion maryannae)

Species facts

Scientific name

Forsterygion maryannae

Family

Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

5.9

Depth range

1–50 m (3–164 ft)

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m

Climate

Temperate

Distribution

Southwest Pacific: around mainland 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.)