Rubinoff's Triplefin
Axoclinus rubinoffi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Axoclinus rubinoffi faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along the Caribbean coastlines where it occurs. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and urban pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification, which can disrupt the delicate marine ecosystems this blenny depends upon.
Habitat
This marine blenny inhabits shallow coastal waters, typically found in rocky reefs and coral formations in the Caribbean region. The species prefers areas with good water circulation and abundant crevices for shelter, usually at depths ranging from the intertidal zone to approximately 20 meters.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in TRIPTERYGIIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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