Bald blenny
📖 Overview
Bald blenny (Paraclinus infrons) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labrisomidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 and 45 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 2. Common amongst Labrisomids: small, often elongate fishes; largest species about 20 cm standard length, most under 10 cm standard length. Head usually with cirri or fleshy flaps on anterior nostrils and eyes; gill membranes continuous with each other across posteroventral surface of head. Each jaw with an outer row of relatively large, canine-like or incisor-like teeth, often with patches of smaller teeth behind; teeth usually also present on vomer and often on palatines (roof of mouth). Dorsal and anal fins long, frequently highest anteriorly; dorsal-fin spines often flexible, outnumbering segmented dorsal-fin soft rays; 2 usually flexible spines in anal fin; pelvic fins inserted anterior to pectoral-fin bases, with 1 spine not visible externally and only 2 or 3 segmented rays; all fin rays, including those of caudal, unbranched (simple). Lateral-line tubes or canals varying from complete (extending entire length of body) to present only on anterior portion of body (absent in 1 species). Cycloid (smooth to touch) scales present at least posteriorly on body. Body coloration: varying from drab to brilliant hues; usually with irregular vertical bands, spots, or marbled pattern. Species distinguished by: nuchal cirrus absent; no median fleshy barbel on chin; dorsal-fin elements consisting either of spines only or spines and 1 segmented ray.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bald blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bald blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bald blenny is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 45 m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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