Foureye rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Intertidal, actively shuttling back and forth between rock pools and air . Feeds on invertebrates , also, crabs; with acute vision to detect prey in the air . Breathes air and can remain out of water for 1.5-4 hours if kept moist .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Foureye rockskipper is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Foureye rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinus macrocephalus | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Dialommus macrocephalus catherinae | Hubbs | 1952 | Synonym |
| Mnierpes macrocephalus | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Mnierpes macrocephalus catherinae | Hubbs | 1952 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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