The Scarf triplefin (Helcogramma trigloides) is a saltwater fish of the family Tripterygiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The scarf triplefin is a small triplefin (Tripterygiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has an elongate body with three separate dorsal fins; courting males turn the head and forebody bright dark with a contrasting pale throat band, like a scarf. As a bottom-dweller it perches on rocks and coral rubble of shallow reefs and picks small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Scarf triplefin?
The Scarf triplefin has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Scarf triplefin live?
The Scarf triplefin lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Scarf triplefin get?
The Scarf triplefin grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Scarf triplefin dangerous to humans?
No, the Scarf triplefin is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Helcogramma
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