Hancock's blenny

Acanthemblemaria hancocki

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Panjang Maks.

4,5 cm

Warna

Pale brownish to tan body …

Kedalaman

1-5m

Famili

Chaenopsidae

Tentang

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
Kedalaman	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

Jenis Air

Saltwater

Kedalaman

1-5m

Sebaran Geografis

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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Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa

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

Ordo	Blenniiformes
Famili	Chaenopsidae
Spesies	Acanthemblemaria hancocki

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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.