Giant blenny
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky coasts . They feed on plants, small mollusks and crustaceans . Oviparous . Eggs are deposited in mollusk shells or on rocks . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters . Used to prepare a soup called 'borracho' which evokes slight intoxication and tiredness; these effects, however, are of short duration .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. With fewer than 70 dentary incisors and a reticulated color pattern.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Giant blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Giant blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m. Tropical; 9°N -
🌿 Ecology
plants, small mollusks and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Giant Blenny |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-gigante |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гигантский скартихт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Borracho · Borracho Gigante |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophioblennius mazorkae | Hildebrand | 1946 | Synonym |
| Ophioblennius xiphiodon | Clark | 1938 | Synonym |
| Salarias eques | Steindachner | 1898 | Synonym |
| Salarias gigas | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Scartichthys xiphiodon | Clark | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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