The variable triplefin or striped triplefin (Forsterygion varium) is a triplefin native to New Zealand, but also introduced to Tasmania, Australia, most likely in shipments of oysters.[1] It is found in rock pools and depths down to 30 metres, in reef areas of broken rock with kelp.[2]
References
- ^ a b Clements, K.D. (2014). “Forsterygion varium“. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T179014A1559417. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T179014A1559417.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). “Forsterygion varium“. FishBase. April 2019 version.
- “Forsterygion varium”. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 March 2006.
- Tony Ayling & Geoffrey Cox, Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand, (William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1982) ISBN 978-0-00-216987-5