Stretchjaw blenny
📖 Overview
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
Maxillary length usually greater than 15.5% SL. Usually with 11 gill rakers .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stretchjaw blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Stretchjaw blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Northern Gulf of Mexico, from Pensacola, Florida to southern Texas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasmodes bosquianus longimaxilla | Williams | 1983 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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