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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Tape blenny

Neozoarces pulcher Steindachner, 1881
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
6–8 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tape blenny (Neozoarces pulcher) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. It occurs at depths between 6 and 8 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Neozoarces pulcher
Authority
Steindachner, 1881
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Max Length
16 cm
Depth Range
6–8 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neozoarces
Neozoarces
Species
Tape blenny
Neozoarces pulcher

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tape blenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tape blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 8 m . Polar; 43°N - 42°N, 131°E - 130°E Northwest Pacific: Japan Sea off Korean Peninsula and coast of Russia to both sides of Tatar Strait, Okhotsk Sea off east and south coasts of Sakhalin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Steindachner, 1881

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