Sphynx Blenny
📖 Overview
Found in very shallow, rocky, littoral zone, exposed to sunlight and surf; on horizontal, algae-covered terraces. Feed on benthic invertebrates and algae . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Males guard eggs in burrows . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sphynx Blenny is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sphynx Blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sphynx Blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing . Males guard eggs in burrows .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Subtropical; 15°C - 26°C ; 47°N - 20°N, 18°W - 42°E known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates and algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | hen-like blenny · Sphinx blenny · sphynx blenny |
| 🏳️Catalan | bavosa de mar · bavosa verda · dormilega · rabosa de roca |
| 🇩🇰Danish | haneslimfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Schleimsphinx · Sphinx-Schleimfisch |
| 🌍ELL | Σφιγγοσαλιάρα |
| 🇫🇷French | Blennie sphinx |
| 🌍HEB | קרנון ספינקס |
| 🇭🇷Croatian | babica kokošica |
| 🇮🇹Italian | bavosa sfinge |
| 🌍MLT | Budakkra lewn iz-zebbug |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | sfinxslijmvis |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Marachomba-esfinge |
| 🌍RON | cocosel de mare · Cocosel-de-mare |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Морская собачка сфинкс |
| 🌍SLV | Kokoška |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Dormilaga de Roca · dormilón |
| 🌍TUR | horozbina |
| 🌍UKR | Морська собачка сфiнкс · Морський собачка сфінкс |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidablennius sphinx | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Blennius sphinx | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Blennius sphynx | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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