Mock blenny
📖 Overview
Occurs on rocky bottom with algal growth. Forages on benthic and algae-dwelling crustaceans, mostly amphipods. Males defend territories and probably tend harems. Sexually dimorphic, red color on head and fore-body of males displayed during breeding season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
color on head and fore-body of males displayed during breeding season .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mock blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mock blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mock blenny is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 4 m . Tropical West Atlantic: Brazil (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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