Bluestriped fangblenny
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit clear, coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs . They hide in deserted worm tubes or other small holes when alarmed , bite divers occassionally . They feed on the skin, mucus and sometimes scales of other fishes by quick attacks. 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 . Juveniles mimic the cleaner wrasse Labroides dimidiatus . According to Ref. 53299 they are facultative mimics that change their color: at cleaning stations they mimic the cleaner wrasse and attack unsuspecting customers; elsewhere they adopt an alternative color and striping pattern to conceal themselves among fish shoals from which they can strike at passing fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 37; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 29 - 33. Adults variable in color, ranging from black to yellow; 2 blue stripes on body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluestriped fangblenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 40 m . Subtropical; 30°N - 30°S south to Knysna, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
the skin, mucus and sometimes scales of other fishes by quick attacks
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Bluestriped fangblenny 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 177 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Bluestriped fangblenny 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)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bluestriped blenny · Bluestriped Fangblenny · Cleaner Mimic · Tube-worm Blenny · twostripe blenny |
| 🇫🇷French | Blennie à bandes bleues |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Minamigimpo · ミナミギンポ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspidontus rhinorhynchops | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Aspidontus rhinorhynchos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Petroscirtes amblyrhynchos | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Petroscirtes amblyrhynchus | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Petroscirtes rhinorhynchos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Petroscirtes rhynorhynchus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Petroskirtes amblyrhynchos | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Petroskirtes rhinorhynchos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Plagiotremus rhinorhyncos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Plagiotremus rhynorhynchus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Plagiotremus rhynorhyncus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Runula amblyrhynchus | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Runula rhinorhynchos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bluestriped fangblenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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