Yellowfin blenny
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit shallow coral reefs, probably . 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): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 23. Dark brown to blackish with anal, caudal and posterior half of dorsal fins yellow. \female urogenital region conspicuously pigmented, much darker than surrounding area. Dorsal rays usually VII,25-26; pectoral rays usually 16; pelvic spine hidden; segmented caudal rays 14, all unbranched; lateral-line tubes 4-8; teeth incisiform, fewer than 50 in each jaw with large canine on side of both upper and lower jaw; head cirri absent; dorsal and anal fin bound to caudal fin by membrane, body depth about 4.1-4.4 in SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowfin blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowfin blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flametail Blenny · Yellowfin Blenny |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchelyurus flavipes nigerrima | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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