ringneck blenny

Scientific name Parablennius pilicornis
Descriptor Cuvier
Year of description 1829
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Blenniidae
Genus Parablennius
Parablennius pilicornis Parablennius pilicornis

Introduction

Parablennius pilicornis, commonly known as ringneck blenny, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    8 cm
  • Maximum size
    13 cm
  • Shape
    Rectangular
  • Mimicry
    stone
  • Pattern
    mottling
  • Average size
    8 cm
  • Maximum size
    13 cm
  • Shape
    Rectangular
  • Mimicry
    stone
  • Pattern
    mottling

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

  • diet
    herbivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

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

  • Reproduction
    ovipare 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?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Depth
    0 - 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.

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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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