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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Plume blenny

Cirriemblemaria lucasana Stephens, 1963
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
10–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Plume blenny (Cirriemblemaria lucasana) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cirriemblemaria lucasana
Authority
Stephens, 1963
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Depth Range
10–30 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cirriemblemaria
Cirriemblemaria
Species
Plume blenny
Cirriemblemaria lucasana

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plume blenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plume blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

zooplankton

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Stephens, 1963

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