Eelgrass blenny
📖 Overview
Lives in rubble areas covered by mats of algae and sponges or in beds of finger coral. Generally found in less than 10 m depth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 43 - 44; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 24 - 25. Stathmonotus stahli differs from Stathmonotus tekla in the following: segmented caudal rays 11-13, modally 12 (vs. 10-12, modally 11); dorsal-fin spines 41-45, modally 43 (vs. 39-44, modally 42); and precaudal vertebrae 17-19, modally 18 (vs. 16-19, modally 17) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eelgrass blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 10 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | eelgrass blenny · Seagrass Blenny · Southern Eelgrass Blenny |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sapito anguila · tubícola anguila |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auchenistius stahli | Evermann & Marsh | 1899 | Synonym |
| Histioclinus veliger | Metzelaar | 1919 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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