Reef margin blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults occur in the intertidal zone of lagoons and wave-swept seaward reefs . They inhabit holes of limestone matrix at low tide . At low tide they may be found in small pockets of water left in pitted limestone. 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): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18. Small dark spots on body; upper lip uniformly dusky or with scattered spots; pale area behind eye followed by an irregular dark mark .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reef margin blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S East Africa to the Line and Ducie islands, north to the Ryukyu, Bonin, and Marcus islands (reported farther north to Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Reef margin 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 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 69 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Reef margin 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 | Blackspotted Rockskipper · Pearly Rockskipper · Streaked Blenny · Striated Blenny · reef margin blenny |
| 🌍CES | slizoun perlový |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sujigimpo · スジギンポ |
| 🌍MAL | Kakkadan · Mandian · കക്കാടന് · മണ്ടിയന് |
| 🌍SMO | Mano'o-a'au |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 橫帶頸須䲁 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entomacrodes striatus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Entomacrodus plurifilis marshallensis | Schultz & Chapman | 1960 | Synonym |
| Entomacrodus plurifilis plurifilis | - | - | Synonym |
| Salarias fraenatus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Salarias striatus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Reef margin blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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