Freshwater blenny (Salaria fluviatilis)

Scientific name: Salaria fluviatilis Asso, 1801

The Freshwater blenny (Salaria fluviatilis) is a freshwater fish of the family Blenniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–24°C (64–75°F).

Freshwater blenny care at a glance

Temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. This species is distinguished from its congeners in European inland waters by the following combination of characters: a broad diagonal band of tiny dots running from eye backward and downward; branched cirrus above eye; head length 25-31% SL; upper jaw with 16-24 teeth, lower jaw with 16-20; A II,16-19; D XII-XIII,16-17.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Salaria fluviatilis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Common length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 12 demersal
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Africa: rivers and brooks in Algeria and Morocco flowing to the Mediterranean; including Israel. Europe: Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Spain; Portugal. Asia: Turkey.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 200)