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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Parablennius Cornutus

Parablennius cornutus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parablennius Cornutus (Parablennius cornutus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Blenniidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parablennius cornutus
Authority
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parablennius Cornutus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parablennius Cornutus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Parablennius Cornutus is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L2.98 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
20

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
(Linnaeus, 1758)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Blennius cornutus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Blennius grandicornis Valenciennes 1836 Synonym
Blennius scullyi Gilchrist & Thompson 1908 Synonym
Pictiblennius cornutus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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