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Trinorfolkia cristata (Kuiter, 1986) Crested threefin |
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photo by
Kuiter, R.H. |
| Family: | Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies), subfamily: Tripterygiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.24 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: So far known only from South Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found in the intertidal zone and on vertical rock surfaces and jetty pylons (Ref. 13227). 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||