Ringed blenny
📖 Overview
Ringed blenny (Starksia hassi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labrisomidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. It occurs at depths between 6 and 175 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 19 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17; Vertebrae: 31 - 33.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ringed blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ringed blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ringed blenny is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 175 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas and the Greater Antilles to northern South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ringed Blenny |
| 🌍CES | paslizoun Hassův |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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