blennie sphinx
| Scientific name | Aidablennius sphynx |
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| Descriptor | Valencienne |
| Year of description | 1836 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Blenniidae |
| Genus | Aidablennius |
Introduction
Aidablennius sphynx, commonly known as blennie sphinx, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicrystone
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicrystone
How to recognize the blennie sphinx ?
The blennie sphinx measures between 6 and 8 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with alguivorous tendency
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The blennie sphinx is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous with alguivorous tendency .
Although the blennie sphinx is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The blennie sphinx is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 4 m
Biotope presentation
The blennie sphinx is most often found at a depth between 0m and 4m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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