Peacock rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults occur along rocky and mangrove shores ; in shallow depths and perhaps, under brackish or freshwater conditions . 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): 17 - 21; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21. Dorsal fin XII-XIV, 17-21; notched membrane between spinous and segmented-ray of the dorsal fin >75% the length of the first segmented ray; posterior membrane from posteriormost ray beginning somewhere between the dorsal edge of caudal peduncle, anterior to caudal-fin base, to dorsal margin of caudal fin
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peacock rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | peacock blenny · Peacock Rockskipper · Spotted Blenny · White-speckled Blenny |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Bavosa macchiata orientale |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius vittipinnis | Castelnau | 1875 | Synonym |
| Halmablennius meleagris | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Salarias meleagris | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Peacock rockskipper.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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