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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Professor blenny

Paraclinus stephensi Rosenblatt & Parr, 1969
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
0–14 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Professor blenny (Paraclinus stephensi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labrisomidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 14 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paraclinus stephensi
Authority
Rosenblatt & Parr, 1969
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
0–14 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Professor blenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Professor blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Professor blenny is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Professor blenny is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 14 m . Tropical Central Pacific: central and southern Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rosenblatt & Parr, 1969

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English professor blenny
🇪🇸Spanish trambollito del maestro

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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