Monocle coralblenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found solitary or in loose small groups in shallow waters 2-10 m deep, on steep gutters covered with algae . They occur in shallow waters, and are collected at depths less than 5 m. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16; Vertebrae: 31 - 33. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monocle coralblenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 7 m , usually 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 20°N - 15°S known only from the Philippines and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Monocle Coralblenny |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Monocle coralblenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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