Hump-headed blenny
📖 Overview
Inhabit shallow shore line water of intertidal reef flats from 0.5 to 1.5 m depth where the substrate consists of a thin carpet of algal turf and sand . Benthic . 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): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. Body with 6-7 irregular bands . Dark spot present distally on anterior part of dorsal fin; females with dark spots on vertical fins, males more evenly colored .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hump-headed blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 4 m . Tropical East Africa to the Hawaiian, Line and Ducie Islands, north to Marcus Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alticops gibbifrons | Quoy & Gaimard | 1824 | Synonym |
| Blenniella rhessodon | Reid | 1943 | Synonym |
| Istiblennius afilinuchalis | Schultz & Chapman | 1960 | Synonym |
| Istiblennius gibbifrons | Quoy & Gaimard | 1824 | Synonym |
| Istiblennius gibbifrons gibbifrons | - | - | Synonym |
| Istiblennius gibbifrons insolitus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
| Istiblennius gibbifrons rodenbaughi | Schultz & Chapman | 1960 | Synonym |
| Istiblennius rodenbaughi | Schultz & Chapman | 1960 | Synonym |
| Salarias gibbifrons | Quoy & Gaimard | 1824 | Synonym |
| Salarias rutilus | Jenkins | 1903 | Synonym |
| Salarias saltans | Jenkins | 1903 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hump-headed blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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