Saddle blenny
📖 Overview
Adults occur solitary or in small groups in fringing reefs to 8 m deep . They inhabit vertical surfaces of cuts along clear reef margins to a depth of 6 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 . Minimum depth of 6 m reported from Ref. 1602.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddle blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 8 m . Tropical; 10°N - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Saddle blenny.
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