| Family: |
Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies), subfamily: Tripterygiinae |
| Max. size: |
6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Malpelo Island, Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rocky reefs. They feed on tiny invertebrates and algae (Ref. 11482). Eggs are hemispherical and covered with numerous sticky threads that anchor them in the algae on the nesting sites (Ref. 240). Larvae are planktonic which occur primarily in shallow, nearshore waters (Ref. 94114). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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