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Forsterygion
''Forsterygion'' is a genus of Threefin blenny, triplefins in the family (biology), family Tripterygiidae native to coastal New Zealand, but also Introduced species, introduced to Tasmania, Australia. Species The following species are classified in this genus: * Spotted robust triplefin, ''Forsterygion capito'' * Yellow-and-black triplefin, ''Forsterygion flavonigrum'' Fricke & Roberts, 1994 * Tasmanian robust triplefin, ''Forsterygion gymnotum'' * Common triplefin, ''Forsterygion lapillum'' Hardy, 1989 * Mottled triplefin, ''Forsterygion malcolmi'' Hardy, 1987 * Oblique-swimming triplefin, ''Forsterygion maryannae'' * Estuarine triplefin, ''Forsterygion nigripenne'' * Striped triplefin, ''Forsterygion varium'' (Johann Reinhold Forster, Forster, 1801) Etymology The name of this genus is an amalgam of ''Forster'' in honour of Johann Reinhold Forster (1729–1798) – a naturalist aboard James Cook, Captain Cook’s second voyage on ; he collected the Type (biology), type on this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forsterygion Lapillum
The common triplefin (''Forsterygion lapillum'') is a small blennioid fish of the family Threefin blenny, Tripterygiidae. It is one of 26 endemic species of triplefin found in New Zealand across 14 genera. This species is very common in the temperate coastal and intertidal waters of New Zealand where it often lives in cobble habitats, but has been found as deep as 30 m. It has a maximum body length of around 70 mm and lives for up to three years. Common triplefins are generally opportunistic predators, eating mostly Amphipoda, amphipods, ostracods, limpets, and polychaetes. Males will aggressively defend their territory during the breeding season as well as guard eggs after they are laid by females, who contribute no parental care. Description Common triplefin sexes are similar in appearance for most of their reproductive cycle, though there is some morphological diversity between populations. Both sexes usually have dappled light brown colouration and white undersides o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
