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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Brazilian fanged blenny

Ophioblennius trinitatis Miranda Ribeiro, 1919
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
0–53 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

On several occasions, this species was observed being aggressive towards other Blenniidae species and fighting with them for shelter . 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 .

Scientific Name
Ophioblennius trinitatis
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1919
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.6 cm
Depth Range
0–53 m
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Blenniiformes
Blenniiformes
Family
Blenniidae
Blenniidae
Genus
Ophioblennius
Ophioblennius
Species
Brazilian fanged blenny
Ophioblennius trinitatis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brazilian fanged blenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brazilian fanged blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brazilian fanged blenny is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 53 m . Subtropical Southwest Atlantic: endemic to the region.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.7±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1919

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Brazilian fanged blenny · Redlip Blenny
🇵🇹Portuguese Blênio-do-coral-brasileiro · Maria da Toca

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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