Variable Threefin

Blenny threefin
© Tasmanian Government. Image Peter Gouldthorpe
Protected Species: do not take!

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Protected species

Do not take!

Other names

striped triplefin, variable triplefin


Scientific name

Forsterygion varium

Grows to


Up to

15cm

Identifying features


​This small fish is mottled brown to green and pink in colour and has up to seven dark brown to black bands on the sides.  The head is small in relation to body length and the mouth is small. Males are brighter than females and have bluish tips on the fins.

​​Habitat

Found around shallow rocky areas to 30 metres depth around Tasmania including rock pools. May be found in rock pools sheltering under stones and weed. They are known to be abundant in the Derwent Estuary and D’Entrecasteaux Channel.​

Hotline

Fishwatch Report illegal fishing

0427 655 557

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Contact us

Recreational Fishing

Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

Hobart TAS 7000

Phone: (03) 6165 3233, 1300 720 647

Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

Commercial Fisheries

Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

Email: commercial.fisheries@nre.tas.gov.au

Commercial Fisheries Licensing

Level 1, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

Email: fishing.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au