Come identificare Peacock Blenny

Per identificare Peacock Blenny (Salaria pavo), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

elongated

Colorazione

Highly variable. Males are typically more brightly colored, especially during breeding, displaying iridescent blue, green, and orange spots and stripes on a brownish or greenish-grey background. Females are generally duller, with mottled brown and grey patterns. A prominent dark spot, often ocellated with a lighter ring, is usually present on the anterior dorsal fin.

Tipo di squame

none

Posizione della bocca

inferior

Caratteristiche distintive

A pair of branched supraorbital tentacles above each eye, more prominent in males., A nuchal crest (fleshy ridge) on the head, particularly developed in breeding males., A prominent dark ocellated spot on the anterior part of the dorsal fin.

Pinna dorsale

Single, long dorsal fin with 12-13 spines and 17-19 soft rays. A deep notch separates the spinous 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 consist of 1 spine and 2-3 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Supraorbital Tentacles

   Look for the branched, fleshy appendages above each eye. These are a key distinguishing feature from many other blenny species.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fin Spot

   Observe the prominent dark, often ocellated (eye-like) spot on the anterior part of the dorsal fin. This is a consistent marker.

3. 3

   Coloration (Males)

   During breeding season, males display striking iridescent blue, green, and orange markings, making them easily identifiable.

4. 4

   Nuchal Crest

   In breeding males, a noticeable fleshy crest on the head becomes more pronounced.

Esplora Peacock Blenny