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Tripterygion

Tripterygion melanurum

Guichenot, 1850

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Mediterranean Sea.

Size: 2 inches (5 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits dimly-lit areas clinging to walls or ceilings and usually found between depths of 6 – 40 feet (2 – 12 m) where it mainly feeds upon benthic invertebrates.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Blennioidei

    Family: Triperygiidae

    Genus: Tripterygion

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

A cool water species.

 Tripterygion melanurum (Unknown)
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