Japanese snake blenny
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit deep waters but rises to the surface at night. Rare species . They live in tubes in fine sand or mud and rise to the surface at night where they fall prey to pelagic fishes . 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): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99 - 104; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 97 - 104. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese snake blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 4960 m . Deep-water; 32°N - 35°S, 18°E - 169°W Southeast Atlantic: False Bay, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Japanese snake blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
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