Centrolabrus Melanocercus
📖 Overview
Adults are found in the littoral zone, in rocky areas and seagrass beds. Act as "cleaners". Feed on worms, small amphipods, copepods, bryozoans and hydrozoans . Males keep watch over Cystoseria-covered spawning territory though no nesting is done . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Centrolabrus Melanocercus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 25 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 30°N, 6°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
worms, small amphipods, copepods, bryozoans and hydrozoans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crenilabrus caeruleus | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus coeruleus | - | - | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus cyanospilatus | Cocco | 1840 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus melanocercus | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus melanoxanthurus | Cocco | 1840 | Synonym |
| Lutjanus melanocercus | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Symphodus melanocercus | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Centrolabrus Melanocercus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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