Spotted robust triplefin (Forsterygion capito)

Scientific name: Forsterygion capito Jenyns, 1842

Spotted robust triplefin (Forsterygion capito)

The Spotted robust triplefin (Forsterygion capito) is a marine fish of the family Tripterygiidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, throughout New Zealand, excluding Three Kings Islands.

Biology

Found in sheltered rock pools and upper subtidal areas. Feeds on small benthic organisms. Prey is stalked and swallowed whole.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Forsterygion capito
Family
Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.4
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: throughout New Zealand, excluding Three Kings Islands.
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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