ringneck blenny
Scientific name | Parablennius pilicornis |
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Descriptor | Cuvier |
Year of description | 1829 |
IUCN category (World) | LC |
Family | Blenniidae |
Genus | Parablennius |
Introduction
Parablennius pilicornis, commonly known as ringneck blenny, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicrystone
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Patternmottling
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicrystone
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the ringneck blenny ?
The ringneck blenny measures between 8 and 13 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune, marron, blanc and beige body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The ringneck blenny is a fish solitary naturally found in the vegetation. This species is herbivorous .
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 ringneck blenny 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 - 25 m
Biotope presentation
The ringneck blenny is most often found at a depth between 0m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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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