Black spot blenny
📖 Overview
Black spot blenny (Starksia melasma) 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 2.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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): 18 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 31 - 32.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black spot blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 19°N - 17°N Central Atlantic: Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico and Buck Island Reef National Monument, St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Spot Blenny |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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