Biting blenny
📖 Overview
Adults are benthic or benthopelagic in or over coral . Common from the shallow waters to about 15 m. Taken with rotenone at 3-5 feet along rocky seashores where there was some sand bottom and where water circulation was good. Some specimens were collected from the stomachs of large fish (e.g. yellowfin tuna, Neothunnus macropterus) and from dolphins (Coryphaena hippurus) . 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): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Biting blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Biting blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 108 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Biting blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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