Patagonian blennie
📖 Overview
Patagonian blennie (Eleginops maclovinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Eleginopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 90 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 250 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Caudal fin emarginate. Body blue brown dorsally and silvery yellow ventrally. First and second dorsal fins grayish, caudal fin brownish, their distal parts yellowish. Anal fin pale brown .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Patagonian blennie is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Patagonian blennie is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Patagonian blennie is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 250 m . Temperate; 32°S - 57°S, 76°W - 53°W Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Valparaíso, Chile and Patagonian region of Argentina to Tierra del Fuego.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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