Black-headed blenny (Microlipophrys nigriceps)

Scientific name: Microlipophrys nigriceps Vinciguerra, 1883

The Black-headed blenny (Microlipophrys nigriceps) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Mediterranean Sea.

Biology

Occurs in caves and other dimly lit biotopes. Active during daytime. Feeds mainly on small sessile invertebrates and algae, to a lesser extent on harpacticoids. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Microlipophrys nigriceps
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.3
Depth range: 6 m (20 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 6 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Mediterranean Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)