Pacific leaping blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Found in moist shaded pockets of pitted limestone in the spray zone above the water line . Leaps from hole to hole when disturbed . Feeds on filamentous algae . Oviparous . Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 26 - 27. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific leaping blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific leaping blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical south to Samoa and the Cook Islands.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius arnoldorum | Curtiss | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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