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Enneapterygius niue Fricke & Erdmann, 2017 Redbar triplefin |
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photo by
Erdmann, M.V. |
| Family: | Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies), subfamily: Tripterygiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 1.96 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.35 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwestern Pacific Ocean: Niue and Samoa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-21. This medium-sized species of barred Enneapterygius is distinguished by the following characters: D2 XIII-XV; A 18-20; lateral-line scales 14-19 + 16-20; total lateral scale rows 33-36; proportional measurements in thousandths of SL - eye diameter 94-128, preorbital 50-75, body depth 176-206, preanal fin length 483-538; sides of body with two short and five complete bars; pectoral-fin base has a vertical dark bar; preorbital with an oblique dark band; dorsal fins are pale except for a dusky base; anal fin is dark grey in male and with four oblique brown bands in female; pelvic fins are white, caudal fin pale (Ref. 114928). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits the intertidal and shallow coral-reef habitats (Ref. 114928). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||