Variable Triplefin (Forsterygion varium): facts, sounds & photos

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Variable Triplefin (Forsterygion varium) lives in rock pool reefs across New Zealand, Tasmania. It feeds on not specified. Its conservation status is Least Concern.

Fascinating facts about the Variable Triplefin

The variable triplefin has hitch-hiked to Tasmania, likely hiding in oyster shipments from New Zealand.
The variable triplefin prefers reef areas of broken rock with kelp and rock pools.
The variable triplefin can be found from shallow rock pools down to 30 metres.

At a glance

RangeNew Zealand, Tasmania

Habitatrock pool reefs

DietNot specified

About the Variable Triplefin

The variable triplefin (Forsterygion varium) is native to New Zealand and has been introduced to Tasmania, Australia, most likely via oyster shipments. It is found in rock pools and at depths down to about 30 metres, in reef areas of broken rock with kelp.

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