Helcogramma chica

Little hooded triplefin
Helcogramma chica
Helcogramma chica, Elizabeth Reef, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
Helcogramma chica
Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
Helcogramma chica
Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
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Helcogramma chica
Helcogramma chica
Helcogramma chica

Distribution

Tropical Indo-Pacific


Description

Helmet-like plate behind eyes, triangular head profile with pointed snout, and red and white markings on translucent body. Male with black spots on lower jaw and cheek. Like most Helcogramma species, difficult to distinguish in field.


Information

Max Size: 3 cm

Sea Temperature Range: 19.9-31°C

Depth: 0-32m

Habitat Generalization Index: N/A

Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.


Conservation and Rarity

IUCN Status: Not Evaluated

Occurrence: Frequent (16.2% of sites)

Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed

Abundance: Several (6 per transect)

Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.


Edit by: Joe Shields