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. It is found in rock pools and depths down to 30 metres, in reef areas of broken rock with kelp.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Variable Triplefin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Tripterygiidae
- Genus
- Forsterygion
- Species
- Forsterygion varium
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