Breastspot blenny
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults are found in the intertidal areas and shallow coastal reefs . They inhabit rubble and algae reefs . 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 . Minimum depth of 0 m reported from Ref. 90102.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Identified by the large yellowish or pink breast spot and series of dusky to pink spots along base of dorsal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Breastspot blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Breastspot blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Breastspot blenny 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 | 17.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 79 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Breastspot blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue-spot Blenny · Breast-spot Blenny · Breastspot Blenny · Fine-spotted Blenny · speckled blenny |
| 🇫🇷French | Blennie ponctuée |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Bavosa petto maculato |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-de-Valenciennes |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 胸斑唇齒鳚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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