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High-hat Triplefin

Enneapterygius tutuilae

Also known as: Highfin Threefin, Rosycheek Threefin, Threefin Blenny, Threefin, Triplefin

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2026
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@perigor2000 · Mabul, Malaysia · August 20081 / 1
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Overview

Found resting on reef outcrops, sponges, and in tide-pools, of coral and rocky reefs.

These Blenny related fish have three fins which gives them the their name "Triplefins"

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How to identify

COLOURS
Pattern
bars
Fins & Tail
sail fin
Behaviour
bottom dwelling

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-West Pacific
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Found resting on reef outcrops, sponges, and in tide-pools, of coral and rocky reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderBlenniiformes
    5. familyTripterygiidae
    6. genusEnneapterygius
    7. speciesEnneapterygius tutuilae Jordan & Seale, 1906

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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