Barnaclebill blenny (Hypsoblennius brevipinnis) fish species and information / pictures of Barnaclebill blenny - Hypsoblennius brevipinnis

Barnaclebill blenny (Hypsoblennius brevipinnis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Hypsoblennius brevipinnis

Common Name
Barnaclebill blenny

Biology
Found in rocky areas (Ref. 37955). Inhabits empty barnacle shells, often with only the head protruding. Feeds by nabbing bits of floating food (Ref. 5227). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the walls of the parent's shelter (Ref. 56053). Eggs are brooded by the male parent (Ref. 56053). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 5227.

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1861
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Combtooth blennies (Blenniidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: central Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos and Cocos islands.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1 m
Depth To - meters
10 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 10 m (Ref. 37955), usually 2 - 6 m (Ref. 5227)
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
12.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)