Hump-headed blenny (Blenniella gibbifrons)

Scientific name: Blenniella gibbifrons Quoy & Gaimard, 1824

The Hump-headed blenny (Blenniella gibbifrons) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, East Africa to the Hawaiian, Line and Ducie Islands, north to Marcus Island.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. Body with 6-7 irregular bands. Dark spot present distally on anterior part of dorsal fin; females with dark spots on vertical fins, males more evenly colored.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Blenniella gibbifrons
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 0–2 m (0–7 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 2 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian, Line and Ducie Islands, north to Marcus Island.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)