Twinspot triplefin (Lepidonectes bimaculatus)

Scientific name: Lepidonectes bimaculatus Allen & Robertson, 1992

Twinspot triplefin (Lepidonectes bimaculatus)

The Twinspot triplefin (Lepidonectes bimaculatus) is a marine fish of the family Tripterygiidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Malpelo Island, Colombia.

Biology

Inhabits rocky reefs. Feeds on tiny invertebrates and algae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lepidonectes bimaculatus
Family
Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.8
Depth range
15 m (49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 15 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Malpelo Island, Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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