Barchin blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults occur in intertidal reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action. 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barchin blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 21°N - 25°S Pacific Ocean: Guam to Marquesas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barchin Blenny |
| 🌍MAH | Jibalan |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius rhabdotrachelus | Fowler & Ball | 1924 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barchin blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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