Enneapterygius altipinnis

Enneapterygius altipinnis

Tripterygiid Fish from the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Small
Tropical fish

Enneapterygius altipinnis also known as the highfin triplefin is a species of triplefin blenny in the genus Enneapterygius. It is found in the Red Sea. It was regarded as a synonym of Enneapterygius tutuilae but in 2018 the species was reinstated as being valid.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Tripterygiidae
Genus: Enneapterygius
Maximum length: 2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea endemic.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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