Redside blenny
📖 Overview
Redside blenny (Malacoctenus hubbsi) 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 9 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 4 metres. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Malacoctenus hubbsi differs from Malacoctenus polyporosus by the following characters: symphysial pores 1-3, usually 1 or 3 (vs. 2-10 usually 5-7); lateral line scales 51-61, usually 54-58 (vs. 49-56, usually 50-53); and by the number of anal-fin rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redside blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Redside blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Redside blenny is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 4 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southwestern coast of Baja California.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | redside blenny |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Blenia Roja · trambollo rojo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacoctenus hubbsi hubbsi | Springer | 1959 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .
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