Tripterygion melanurus

Size range: 4-4.5 cm

Common size:

Max length : 5.3 cm

Depth range: 3 - 40 m

Habitat:

• Hard - Shaded habitats, cracks and narrow crevices, caves

Water column position:

• Benthic

Colors & patterns:

• Body permanently red in color.

• Females and non-territorial males have marbled head

• Territorial males have black head, slightly dark, vertical bars, often white spots and prolonged rays in second dorsal.

Behavior:

• Often hung on caves' ceiling or walls

Schooling characteristics:

Feeding:

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