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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Colombian blenny

Emblemaria caycedoi Acero P., 1984
Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Colombian blenny (Emblemaria caycedoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaenopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Emblemaria caycedoi
Authority
Acero P., 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 19 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 22 - 23. Dorsal fin of males very large, with flag-like flaps on base of first spine.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Colombian blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Colombian blenny is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Colombian blenny is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Isla de Providencia (Colombia) and Venezuela (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm
Dorsal Spines
20
Dorsal Rays
15
Anal Rays
23

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Acero P., 1984

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