Giant Green Blenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found in tide pools and rocky shore areas. Are primarily herbivorous . Selectively feed on the green algae Ulva, Enteromorpha, as juveniles and favor red algae Gelidium as adults . 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): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. Distinctive in having a relatively uniformly pigmented body without spots; further differentiated from S. gigas and S. variolatus in having a high number of dentary teeth, 106-131 (versus 93 or fewer).: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Giant Green Blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Giant Green Blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m . Subtropical Southeast Pacific: Independencia Bay, Peru to Valparaiso, Chile.
🌿 Ecology
the green algae Ulva, Enteromorpha, as juveniles and favor red algae Gelidium as adults (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Giant Green Blenny |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-oliva |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Borrachito · Cachudito · Doncella · Torito |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennophis semifasciatus | Kner & Steindachner | 1867 | Synonym |
| Salarias concolor | Philippi | 1896 | Synonym |
| Salarias cuvieri | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Salarias modestus | Philippi | 1896 | Synonym |
| Salarias petersoni | Fowler | 1940 | Synonym |
| Salarias viridis | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .
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