Come identificare Blenio de Roca

Per identificare Blenio de Roca (Parablennius gattorugine), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Highly variable, ranging from mottled browns, greens, and reds to blend with their rocky surroundings. Often features irregular dark bands or blotches. Males may display brighter colors during breeding season.

Tipo di squame

none

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Prominent, branched cirri (fleshy appendages) above each eye, resembling eyebrows., A pair of cirri on the anterior nostrils., Large, expressive eyes., Relatively large head compared to body., Absence of scales.

Pinna dorsale

Long, continuous dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 17-19 soft rays. A distinct notch often separates the spiny and soft-rayed portions.

Pinna caudale

Rounded caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Large, fan-like pectoral fins.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are jugular (located anterior to the pectoral fins) and modified into short, fleshy rays used for perching and maneuvering.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Supraorbital Cirri

   Look for the prominent, branched, antler-like cirri above each eye. This is a key distinguishing feature from many other blenny species.

2. 2

   Nostril Cirri

   Observe the small, branched cirri on the anterior nostrils. This helps differentiate it from species like Parablennius tentacularis which has longer, unbranched nasal cirri.

3. 3

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Its elongated body, large head, and mottled brown/green/red coloration are characteristic. The absence of scales is also a good indicator.

4. 4

   Dorsal Fin

   The long, continuous dorsal fin with a noticeable notch between the spiny and soft-rayed portions is typical.

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