Sea blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults are found along 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): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sea blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sea blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 32°N - 24°S Indian Ocean; then from southern Japan and Taiwan to the Line and Tuamotu Archipelago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reef Margin Blenny · Sea Blenny · Twinspot Rockskipper · Twinspots Blenny |
| 🌍CES | slizoun rifový |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ゴテンカエルウオ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 海間頸鬚鳚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alticus thalassinus | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
| Entomacrodus thalassinus thalassinus | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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