Rusi blenny
📖 Overview
Found in tidepools and rocky surge areas . 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): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. Pale with dusky margins on head and body; body sometimes with dusky bands; dark spot between 1st 2 dorsal spines .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rusi blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 3 m . Subtropical South Africa and the islands of Mauritius and Comoros.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rusi Blenny |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rusi blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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