Hairytail fangblenny
📖 Overview
A shallow water species, forming small aggregations in well protected narrow bays or inlets. Usually in sponge habitats . Adults may be found solitary or in pairs . 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 . Mimics the young of Pentapodus trivittata . Minimum depth of 0 m reported from Ref.7401.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Males with long filament extending from one or two rays of the tail .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hairytail fangblenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hairytail fangblenny.
🔍 Similar Species
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