Yaldwyn's triplefin facts for kids
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The Yaldwyn's triplefin (scientific name: Notoclinops yaldwyni) is a small fish. It belongs to a group of fish called triplefins. You can find this fish living around the North Island of New Zealand.
It usually lives in shallow waters, from very close to the shore down to about 5 meters deep. These fish prefer areas with broken rocks and reefs. They are not very common to see.
What Does It Look Like?
This triplefin is quite small, usually between 4 and 8 centimeters long. That's about the length of your finger! Its body is a pale yellow-brown color. Its head might have a light orange tint. You can also spot two or three rows of tiny black dots along its sides.
When male Yaldwyn's triplefins are ready to breed, their colors change. Their head and the front part of their body turn a dark orange. The rest of their body becomes bright yellow.
Why Is It Called Yaldwyn's Triplefin?
Both the common name, Yaldwyn's triplefin, and its scientific name, yaldwyni, honor a special person. This person was John C. Yaldwyn (1929-2005). He was a very important marine biologist, which means he studied ocean life.
John C. Yaldwyn was also the Director of the National Museum of New Zealand. His name has been connected to this specific type of fish since 1972.
