Rosy blenny
📖 Overview
Occurs in a wide variety of shoreline habitats and patch reefs . Found in sponge beds in shallow waters and grassy areas .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 21 - 22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. No conspicuous spots or ocelli. It is the only member of its genus that does not have a conspicuous color pattern . Female with irregular brown blotches dorsally on body, uniformly speckled with small whitish spots, the dorsal fin with many small dark reddish spots; postorbital head and body of males covered with small red spots and blotches; no dark spots in dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rosy blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rosy blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rosy blenny is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 8 m , usually 0 - 2 m . Subtropical; 32°N - South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Rosy blenny is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 235 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rosy blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myxodes macropus | Poey | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 87 records indexed .
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