Bluntsnout gregory
📖 Overview
A territorial species commonly found in coral reef areas with dead staghorn corals. Adults feed on filamentous algae supported by these dead corals. Frequently charge human intruders without hesitation, sometimes taking painful nips which are mildly alarming when unexpected. Particularly aggressive during reproductive periods. They emit a clicking noise during aggressive encounters. Act aggressively toward most herbivorous fishes and some other fishes; defend its territory for feeding advantages . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluntsnout gregory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 5 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S East African coast to the Line and Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu and Bonin Islands, south to New Caledonia and Tonga; throughout Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae supported by these dead corals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eupomacentrus kumkum | Montrouzier | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus cyanospilos | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus cyanospilus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus kumkum | Montrouzier | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus obscurus | Thiollière | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus prosopotaenioides | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus punctatus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bluntsnout gregory.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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