The tropical striped triplefin is a small fish that can reach a maximum length of 4 cm.

The tropical striped triplefin is widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific, from the eastern coast of India, Sri Lanka included, to the Philippines and from south Japan to Solomon Islands.

[1]> This triplefin occurs in clear waters with moderate current from the surface down to 30 meters depth.

[4][5] It is normally found perched on coral or other hard surfaces where it watches for drifting food.

[6] The tropical striped triplefin lives in small group and feeds on zooplankton.