Arabian fangblenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found in seagrass beds or bottoms with heavy algal growth. Captured at the surface using a hand net . 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): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arabian fangblenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Arabian fangblenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: northern Red Sea to the Persian Gulf.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Arabian Fangblenny |
| 🌍CES | slizoun arabský |
| 🌍ELL | Σπαθόδοντη σαλιάρα |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | arabianluikero |
| 🇫🇷French | Blennie à dents de sabre d'Arabie |
| 🌍HEB | דלגן |
| 🌍TUR | horozbina |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroskirtes ancylodon | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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