Warthead blenny
📖 Overview
Warthead blenny (Protemblemaria bicirrus), first described by Hildebrand, 1946 is a tiny fish in the family Chaenopsidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 15 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Warthead blenny is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Warthead blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | warthead blenny |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | tubícola tupido |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emblemaria bicirrus | Hildebrand | 1946 | Synonym |
| Protemblemaria bicirris | Hildebrand | 1946 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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