Two-Bar Triplefin
Two-bar Triplefin, Nuptial Colors
Two-bar Triplefin males show a bright yellow head when courting or protecting their eggs.
| Name: | Two-Bar Triplefin |
| Scientific Name: | Enneanectes deloachorum |
| Family: | Triplefins |
| Taxonomic: | Tripterygiidae |
| ID Group: | Blennies |
| Size: | 1 - 1.25 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Triplefin has a red-brown translucent body with a diamond-patterned texture. Dark bars run along its length, with two bars much darker near the tail and a much lighter bar in between. Males display a bright yellow head when guarding eggs or courting.
The Two-Bar Triplefin can be found along rocky shorelines and on pier pilings. It is not shy and rarely moves unless closely approached.