Ocular blenny
📖 Overview
Found in lagoons to 15 m deep . Common around coral reefs. Adults manifest both sexual and geographic variation. 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Anterior nostril with a cirrus on posterior margin only. three or more pairs of dark, round spots with pale margins on sides of body.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocular blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 15 m . Tropical; 30°N - 20°N known only from Ryukyu Islands, southern Taiwan, and the Philippines (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Ecsenius Oculus 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
Detailed nutritional data for Ocular blenny is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Ocular 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)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ocular blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Ocular blenny ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.