The common triplefin (Forsterygion lapillum) is a fish of the genu Forsterygion, found around the coast of New Zealand down to depths of about 15 m. Its length is between 4 and 8 cm. It is commonly found in intertidal rock pools.[2] It can also be found in water as deep as 30m, feeding primarily on crustaceans and polychaetes.[3]
Common triplefin | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Blenniiformes |
Family: | Tripterygiidae |
Genus: | Forsterygion |
Species: | F. lapillum
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Binomial name | |
Forsterygion lapillum Hardy, 1989
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