Bluntspine blenny
📖 Overview
Bluntspine blenny (Acanthemblemaria exilispinus), first described by Stephens, 1963 is a small fish in the family Chaenopsidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 5.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 5 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bluntspine blenny is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluntspine blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 5 m . Tropical; 11°N - 4°N, 87°W - 76°W Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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