Family

Common name: Triplefin blennies

Scientific name: Tripterygiidae

The Tripterygiidae family, commonly known as triplefin blennies or threefin blennies, comprises small, colorful fish often found in shallow reefs. They are named for their distinctive three dorsal fins. These fish are known for their hardiness and ability to adapt to various microhabitats within the reef. Triplefins are benthic and often seen perching on coral or rock surfaces, feeding on small invertebrates. Their small size and peaceful nature make them suitable for most reef aquariums, where they add diversity and activity. They are also useful in controlling microalgae growth.

  1. Common name: Hooded triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma capidata
  2. Common name: Little hooded triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma chica
  3. Common name: Red-eye threefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma ellioti
  4. ヨゴレヘビギンポのオス
    Common name: Blackfin triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma fuscopinna
  5. Triplefin on leather coral
    Common name: Maldives Triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma maldivensis
  6. Common name: Shortsnout triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma obtusirostris
  7. Common name: Springer's triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma springeri
  8. striped triplefin on a reef
    Common name: Red triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma steinitzi
  9. Striped triplefin, Helcogramma striata, on tubastraea coral, Raja Ampat Indonesia.
    Common name: Tropical striped triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma striata
  10. Common name: Volcano triplefin
    Scientific name: Helcogramma vulcana
  11. Yellow triplefin (Tripterygion delaisi) in the Mediterranean Sea
    Common name: Black-faced blenny
    Scientific name: Tripterygion delaisi
  12. Small triplefin, tripterygion melanurus on red sponge
    Common name: Blacktail Triplefin
    Scientific name: Tripterygion melanurum
  13. Male Red Blackfaced Blenny (Tripterygion tripteronotum) in Mediterranean Sea
    Common name: Red-black triplefin
    Scientific name: Tripterygion tripteronotum