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Black-faced Blenny
Tripterygion delaisi
Tropical Striped Triplefin
Helcogramma striata
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- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 36 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- transparentwhiteorangered
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Horizontal markings
Helcogramma striata is a triplefin blenny of the genus Helcogramma, native from the central Indo-Pacific.
Description
The tropical striped triplefin is a small fish that can reach a maximum length of 4 cm. The body is thin, more or less cylindrical section and relatively elongated, its mouth is terminal. The ventral side of this fish is whitish. The rest of its body is red with white stripes running the length of its body and it has also white spots between the eyes. The fins are translucent. Its eyes are relatively large and the iris is orange.
Distribution
The tropical striped triplefin is widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific, from the eastern coast of India, Sri Lanka included, to the Philippines and from south Japan to Solomon Islands.
Habiitat
This triplefin occurs in clear waters with moderate current from the surface down to 30 meters depth. It is normally found perched on coral or other hard surfaces where it watches for drifting food. The tropical striped triplefin lives in small group and feeds on zooplankton.
The species is targeted but not thought to be threatened by the aquarium trade. It is listed as Least Concern (LC) on the UICN.
Similar species
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Maldives Triplefin
Helcogramma maldivensis
Questions
Is Tropical Striped Triplefin dangerous?
Tropical Striped Triplefin has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Tropical Striped Triplefin?
How deep does Tropical Striped Triplefin live?
Tropical Striped Triplefin can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
