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Bullhead Triplefin

Trianectes bucephalus McCulloch & Waite 1918

Biology

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Adults are found in intertidal areas (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).
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Bullhead triplefin

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The bullhead triplefin (Trianectes bucephalus) is a fish of the family Tripterygiidae and only member of the genus Trianectes

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

  1. ^ Williams, J. (2014). "Trianectes bucephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T178960A1552829. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T178960A1552829.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Trianectes bucephalus" in FishBase. April 2019 version.
  3. ^ Bray, D.J. (2018). "Trianectes bucephalus". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 1 Jun 2019.
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Bullhead triplefin: Brief Summary

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The bullhead triplefin (Trianectes bucephalus) is a fish of the family Tripterygiidae and only member of the genus Trianectes

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