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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Fishgod blenny

Malacoctenus ebisui Springer, 1959
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Fishgod blenny (Malacoctenus ebisui) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labrisomidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Malacoctenus ebisui
Authority
Springer, 1959
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fishgod blenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fishgod blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Fishgod blenny is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Fishgod blenny is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Springer, 1959

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .

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