Pholis Gunnellus
📖 Overview
Pholis Gunnellus (Pholis gunnellus), first described by (Linnaeus, 1758) is a fish in the family Pholidae (order Perciformes). Reported lifespan reaches approximately 5 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 100 metres. It occurs in Polar waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pholis Gunnellus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pholis Gunnellus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, polychaetes, mollusks and fish eggs
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius europaeus | Olafsen | 1772 | Synonym |
| Blennius gunnellus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Blennius muraenoides | Zuiew | 1779 | Synonym |
| Centronotus gunnellus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Gunellus affinis | Reinhardt | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gunnellus affinis | Reinhardt | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gunnellus cornubiensium | Seba | 1759 | Synonym |
| Gunnellus ingens | Storer | 1850 | Synonym |
| Gunnellus macrocephalus | Girard | 1850 | Synonym |
| Gunnellus vulgaris | Fleming | 1828 | Synonym |
| Muraenoides guttata | Yarrell | 1836 | Heterotypic |
| Muraenoides sujef | Lacepède | 1800 | Synonym |
| Ophidion imberbe | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Ophidium fulvescens | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Ophidium mucronatum | Mitchill | 1815 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 596 records indexed .
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