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Helcogramma atauroensis Fricke & Erdmann, 2017 Red-anal triplefin |
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photo by
Erdmann, M.V. |
| Family: | Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies), subfamily: Tripterygiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.16 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.62 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Timor-Leste. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 1-1. This species belonging to the Helcogramma steinitzi species complex is distinguished by the following characters: first dorsal fin beginning above preopercle, D1 III, D2 XIV-XV, D3 9-11; one symphyseal mandibular pore (total pores 9-11); tubular pored lateral line scales 19-23; head profile about 70ยบ to horizontal; nape scaleless; males with a red anal fin, no melanophores, black pelvic fins; females with 6 oblique bars (Ref. 114924). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||