Tripterygion melanurum

Classification and Taxonomy

Tripterygion melanurum is a species of fish in the family Tripterygiidae, commonly known as the threefin blennies. It is a bony fish with a wide distribution across various regions.

Distribution and Habitat

The species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea, where it can be found around the Balearic Islands and off the coasts of southern Sardinia, Algeria, Tunisia, Israel, Lebanon, Greece, Cyprus, and southern Turkey. It inhabits subtropical marine environments as a demersal fish.

Physical Characteristics

Tripterygion melanurum measures up to 5.3 cm in length, making it a relatively small species within its family.

References

* Costa F. (1991). Atlante dei pesci dei mari italiani. Mursia.
* Louisy P., Trainito E. (2006). Guida all'identificazione dei pesci marinai d'Europa e del Mediterraneo. Milano, Il Castello.

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* Fish of Europe
* Fish of Africa
* Fish of West Asia
* Fish of the Mediterranean Sea
* Fish described in 1850