Bullhead triplefin
The bullhead triplefin (Trianectes bucephalus) is a fish of the family Tripterygiidae and only member of the genus Trianectes
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Tripterygiidae |
| Subfamily: | Tripterygiinae |
| Genus: | Trianectes |
| Species: | T. bucephalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Trianectes bucephalus | |
Description
Its length is up to about 7 cm.[2]
This nocturnal species is infrequently observed, during the day it often shelters beneath small rocks.[3]
Ecosystem
The bullhead triplefin is found in the eastern Indian Ocean around southern Australia, from Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania at depths down to 5 m. The animal inhabits intertidal areas.[2]
References
- Williams, J. (2014). "Trianectes bucephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T178960A1552829. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T178960A1552829.en.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2019). "Trianectes bucephalus" in FishBase. April 2019 version.
- Bray, D.J. (2018). "Trianectes bucephalus". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 1 Jun 2019.
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