Channel bull blenny
📖 Overview
Channel bull blenny (Cottoperca gobio), first described by Günther, 1861 is a large fish in the family Bovichtidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 80.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Bovichtidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 23. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Channel bull blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 34°S - 57°S, 76°W - 53°W Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Channel bull blenny is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 282 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Channel bull blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Channel Bull Blenny |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-touro-de-Magalhães |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Бычковидный колючепёр |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cottoperca · Torito de los Canales · Torito de los Canales Fueguinos · Toro de los Canales · Yakouroum |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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