Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) fish species and information / pictures of Shanny - Lipophrys pholis

Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lipophrys pholis

Common Name
Shanny

Biology
A resident intertidal species with homing behavior (Ref. 32612) found in shallow waters of rocky coasts. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Mostly active at daytime during high tide. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, especially gastropods, barnacles and amphipods, and algae. Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs measuring 1.5 mm (Ref. 35388) are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205). Spawning takes place in April - August (Ref. 35388)..

Classification

Classified By
Linnaeus, 1758
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Combtooth blennies (Blenniidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: southern Norway to Morocco and Madeira, including the Mediterranean and the Balearics.
Range
62°N - 30°N, 18°W - 8°E

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
8 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 8 m (Ref. 5981)
Trophic Level
3.12 s.e. 0.43 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
30.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: public aquariums
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=10; k=0.3)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated