Helcogramma chica

Tripterygiidae
Little Hooded Triplefin, Little Hooded Triplefin
  • Helcogramma chica, Elizabeth Reef, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
    Helcogramma chica, Elizabeth Reef, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
  • Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
    Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
  • Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
    Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
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: 19.9-31.0°C
  • Depth: 0-32m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Frequent (18% 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 (7 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: Joe Shields
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