Roughhead blenny
📖 Overview
Almost always found in holes of corals. Feed on amphipods and copepods . Main diet of benthic harpacticoid copepods . Oviparous . Eggs are attached to the walls of the parent's shelter and are brooded by the male parent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roughhead blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roughhead blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Males guard the eggs until they hatch . Also Ref 101194.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 20°N - 10°N, 90°W - 58°W
🌿 Ecology
amphipods and copepods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Roughhead blenny is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 164 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Roughhead blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthemblemaria arborescens | Beebe & Tee-Van | 1928 | Synonym |
| Acanthemblemaria asper | Longley | 1927 | Synonym |
| Paremblemaria aspera | Longley | 1927 | Synonym |
| Paremblemaria erythrops | Fowler | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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