Salaria Basilisca
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults occur among seagrass, sometimes on rocky bottoms. Eggs produced by several females are guarded by male. Individuals are first females then change to males . 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 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 27; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Salaria Basilisca is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Salaria Basilisca is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 15 m . Subtropical; 18°C - 22°C ; 47°N - 30°N, 6°W - 28°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius basilicus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Blennius basiliscus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Blennius basislicus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Blennius smyrnensis | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Lipophrys basiliscus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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