Wavy-lined blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults inhabit exposed shallow reef flats in the intertidal zone . Also found in surge reef margins . 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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wavy-lined blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and Tonga.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Wavy-lined blenny is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 63 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Wavy-lined blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Wavy Lined Blenny · Wavy-lined Blenny · Wavyline Rockskipper |
| 🌍CES | slizoun vlnopruhý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kikaikaeruuo · キカイカエルウオ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 斑紋間頸鬚䲁 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entomacrodus aneitensis | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
| Entomacrodus anietensis | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
| Salarias aneitensis | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
| Salarias decussatus | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Wavy-lined blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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