Tasmanian blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults are found in rock pools and shallow estuaries, commonly under jetties along tops of pylons . 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; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. Dorsal fin with slight notch over posterior spines; caudal and pectoral fins rounded. Pale to ash-grey in color; young with moderate-sized dark blotches along sides; adults finely spotted .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tasmanian blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic. Temperate Southwest Pacific (New Zealand).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius maoricus | Kner | 1864 | Synonym |
| Blennius tasmanianus | Richardson | 1842 | Synonym |
| Blennius victoriae | Fowler | 1908 | Synonym |
| Parablennius maoricus | Kner | 1864 | Synonym |
| Parablennius tasmanianus caledoniensis | Bath | 1989 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tasmanian blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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