Thepas' sabretooth blenny
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit weedy areas such as Sargassum beds. They occur in shallow seagrass beds where they hide by pressing itself against a blade of seagrass. 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): 16 - 18. Closely related to P. variabilis, but is usually more elongate and has a bulbous or elongate snout.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thepas' sabretooth blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Thepas' sabretooth blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 5 m . Tropical; 10°N - 12°S Central Pacific: Moluccas, New Guinea, Solomon Islands; Belau and Yap in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroskirtes thepassii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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