Tropical striped triplefin (Helcogramma striata)

Scientific name: Helcogramma striata Hansen, 1986

The Tropical striped triplefin (Helcogramma striata) is a marine fish of the family Tripterygiidae. Native range: Western Pacific, southern Japan to the Philippines, Australia, and the Solomon Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Easily identified by the stripes.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Helcogramma striata
Family: Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.3
Depth range: 0–20 m (0–66 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m, usually 0 - 10 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: southern Japan to the Philippines, Australia, and the Solomon Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)