About Lepidonectes corallicola (Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912)
The Galapagos triplefin blenny, whose scientific name is Lepidonectes corallicola, is a species of triplefin blenny that belongs to the genus Lepidonectes. This species was first described by William Converse Kendall and Lewis Radcliffe in 1912. It is endemic exclusively to the Galapagos Islands. This blenny inhabits rocky slopes and harbour walls, and can be found at depths down to 15 metres (49 ft). During the breeding season, which runs from November to February, male Galapagos triplefin blennies establish and hold territories. Each territory is approximately 50 centimetres (20 inches) in diameter. Males court females, which lay their eggs within the male's territory before leaving. While guarding the existing egg mass from predators, the male continues to court additional females to lay more eggs in his territory.
