Papillose blenny (Acanthemblemaria chaplini)

Scientific name: Acanthemblemaria chaplini B?hlke, 1957

Papillose blenny (Acanthemblemaria chaplini)

The Papillose blenny (Acanthemblemaria chaplini) is a marine fish of the family Chaenopsidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, southeastern Florida, USA and the Bahamas.

Biology

Inhabits limestone slopes rather than patch reefs; these slopes usually are dotted with small corals, sea urchins, etc..

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Acanthemblemaria chaplini
Family
Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Depth range
2–12 m (7–39 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 12 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida, USA and the Bahamas.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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