Microlipophrys Dalmatinus
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults occur on filamentous algae-covered rocky terraces; occasionally in brackish water . Predominantly active during sunlight; otherwise found in piddock holes or barnacle shells . They feed on benthic meiofauna, especially harpacticoids; also algae . 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 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Microlipophrys Dalmatinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 2 m . Subtropical Northeast Atlantic: off Portugal; also in the Mediterranean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
benthic meiofauna, especially harpacticoids; also algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius dalmatinus | Steindachner & Kolombatovic | 1883 | Synonym |
| Lipophrys dalmatinus | Steindachner & Kolombatovic | 1883 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Microlipophrys Dalmatinus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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