Black-faced blenny (Tripterygion delaisi)

Scientific name: Tripterygion delaisi Cadenat & Blache, 1970

The Black-faced blenny (Tripterygion delaisi) is a marine fish of the family Tripterygiidae.

Biology

Inhabits shallow coastal waters with rocky substrate. Found under overhanging rocks, entrances of caves and other biotopes with reduced light. In the Atlantic, it also occurs in shallow, light-exposed biotopes. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, also on harpacticoids. Males court by figure-8-swimming.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Tripterygion delaisi
Family: Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.9
Common length: 6.0
Depth range: 0–40 m (0–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 40 m, usually 6 - 12 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea: English Channel southwards and along the coast of west Africa, including Madeira and the Canary Islands, south to Senegal.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: potential
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)