Germain's blenny
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit shallow reefs, in crevices just below level of low tide . Found in tidepools and rocky shores, solitary or in small 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): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26. Head with wavy vertical lines, pale-rimmed dark spot just behind eye, oblique brownish bands, and curved white lines on side. Dorsal rays usually XIII, fin slightly notched between spinous and soft portions; 3 mandibular pores on each side; gill opening extending ventrally from slightly above pectoral-fin base to opposite 6th pectoral ray; head crest and cirri absent; last dorsal and anal rays attached by membrane to caudal fin; body depth about 5.8 in SL. Maximum size to 7.8 cm TL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Germain's blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Germain's Blenny |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-de-Germain |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 吉氏肩鰓䲁 · 狗鰷 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroscirtes germaini | Sauvage | 1883 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Germain's blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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