Venezuelan blenny
📖 Overview
Venezuelan blenny (Emblemaria diphyodontis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaenopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 20 - 22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22 - 24.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Venezuelan blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Known only from Cubagua Island off Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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