Spotted and barred blenny
📖 Overview
A rare species . Adults live in abandoned worm tubes, solitary or in loose groups . 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
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 22. Closely related to Rhabdoblennius, but differs by 13 dorsal spines. Nasal and nuchal cirri palmate. Supraorbital with 2 long, slender cirri.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted and barred blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: Sri Lanka and Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, southern Japan and Hong Kong.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted and barred blenny.
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