Hancock's blenny

Acanthemblemaria hancocki

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Longueur maximale

4,5 cm

Couleur

Pale brownish to tan body …

Plage de profondeur

1-5m

Famille

Chaenopsidae

À propos

A barnacle blenny from the Eastern Pacific with a characteristic elongated head. Inhabits barnacle shells on rocky reef crests from the Gulf of California to Ecuador. Males guard eggs.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	4,5 cm
Plage de profondeur	1-5m

Coloration

Pale brownish to tan body with irregular dark brown mottling and pale patches; head with pale and dark interdigitating markings; a small Eastern Pacific blenny with cryptic reef coloration; fins banded.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

1-5m

Aire de répartition

Eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California and Pacific coast of Mexico south to Ecuador, including the Revillagigedo, Clipperton, and Galápagos island groups. Inhabits rocky reef crevices and barnacle patches to about 20 m.

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Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

A small Pacific blenny from Panamic reef habitats; not consumed. Named for American naturalist G. Dallas Hancock; far too small and obscure for any culinary consideration.

Taxonomy

Ordre	Blenniiformes
Famille	Chaenopsidae
Espèces	Acanthemblemaria hancocki

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Hancock's blenny?

A small Pacific blenny from Panamic reef habitats; not consumed. Named for American naturalist G. Dallas Hancock; far too small and obscure for any culinary consideration.

How big does Hancock's blenny get?

Hancock's blenny can grow up to 4.5 cm long.

Where is Hancock's blenny found?

What family does Hancock's blenny belong to?

Hancock's blenny (Acanthemblemaria hancocki) belongs to the family Chaenopsidae in the order Blenniiformes.