Scaly-headed Triplefin

The scaly-headed triplefin (Karalepis stewarti) is a triplefin, the only species in the genus Karalepis. It is endemic to New Zealand where it is found around North Island, South Island, the Three Kings Islands, Snares Island and Stewart Island. It is a nocturnal species It occurs at depths of about 5 to 30 metres (16 to 98 ft), in reef areas of broken rock. The specific name honours Andy Stewart of the Department of Fishes at the National Museum of New Zealand.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Scaly-headed 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.

Easily confused with

• Cremnochorites capensis
• Orthonopias triacis
• Bovichtus angustifrons
• Artedius harringtoni
• Helcogrammoides cunninghami
• Scorpaenodes xyris — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Blenniiformes

Family

Tripterygiidae

Genus

Karalepis

Species

Karalepis stewarti

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