Mussel blenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found in rocky areas , inhabiting holes and crevices, often in burrows of boring clams or tubes of marine worms, also in mussel beds . Mostly sedentary and territorial . Demersal spawners in nearshore habitats . 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
Physical description for Mussel blenny is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mussel blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 21 m , usually ? - 10 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: southern California, USA to Puerto Marquez, Mexico, including the Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasmodes jenkinsi | Jordan & Evermann | 1896 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mussel blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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