Crescent gunnel
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Frequently in intertidal areas, in tide pools or under rocks protected by seaweeds . May remain out of water under rocks or seaweed . Probably feeds on small crustaceans and marine worms . Breathes air when out of water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 74 - 80; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 35 - 37. Caudal rounded. Pelvic fins minute.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crescent gunnel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male and female coil around the egg ball .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 73 m . Temperate recorded as Pholis ornatus (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and marine worms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Crescent gunnel 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
Detailed nutritional data for Crescent gunnel is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Crescent gunnel has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bracketed Blenny · crescent gunnel |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Halvmåne-tangspræl |
| 🇫🇷French | sigouine lunée |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Ostropletwiec nawiaskowy |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Gunel-meia-lua |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Espinoso Media Luna |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allopholis laeta | Cope | 1873 | Synonym |
| Centronotus laetus | Cope | 1873 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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