Blackfin blenny
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky tide pools, eroded limestone slopes and basins, and algae-covered rocks surrounded by sand . Also found in areas with coral .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 29 - 31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackfin blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackfin blenny is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical; 32°N - 33°S Central America to Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blackfin blenny is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 154 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blackfin blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackfin Blenny |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sapito aletinegro · trambollito aletinegra |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 60 records indexed .
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