Delicate blenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found in pairs or in small groups in dead reefs with algal turf and in mixed coral and sand areas of clear outer lagoon reefs . 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; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Has a distinctive black bar across the chin and a dark spot on each side of the gill membrane just in front of the pectoral base.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Delicate blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Delicate blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 8 m , usually 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S, 39°E - 140°W West Pacific: East Africa to Rotuma, north to the Ryukyu and Bonin islands, south to Rowley Shoals and the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Delicate 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 | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 85 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Delicate blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Delicate Blenny |
| 🌍CES | slizoun jemný |
| 🇫🇷French | Blennie délicate |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Bavosa delicata |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yaitogimpo · ヤイトギンポ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Глиптопарус |
| 🌍TAH | 'o'opu |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyptoparus delicatus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
| Glytoparus delicatulus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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