Crested triplefin

Crested triplefin
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Tripterygiidae
Genus: Trinorfolkia
Species:
T. cristata
Binomial name
Trinorfolkia cristata
(Kuiter, 1986)
Synonyms

Norfolkia cristata Kuiter, 1986

The crested triplefin or crested threefin (Trinorfolkia cristata) is a species of triplefin blenny in the genus Trinorfolkia. It was described by Rudie Kuiter in 1986. This species is endemic to the coasts of South Australia from Sceale Bay to Victor Harbor, including Kangaroo Island. It is found in rocky reefs from the intertidal zone to a depth of 15 metres (49 ft), among boulders, on vertical rock walls and on man-made structures such as piers and jetties.

References

  1. ↑ Williams, J.; Holleman, W. (2014). "Trinorfolkia cristata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T178939A1550389. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T178939A1550389.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Bray, D.J. (2017). "Trinorfolkia cristata". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  3. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Trinorfolkia cristata". FishBase. April 2019 version.
  4. ↑ Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Norfolkia cristata". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 1 June 2019.