Pearl blenny (Entomacrodus nigricans)

Scientific name: Entomacrodus nigricans Gill, 1859

The Pearl blenny (Entomacrodus nigricans) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to northern South America.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17; Vertebrae: 34. Olivaceous with 7 short dark brown double bars on side of body and rows of small pale blue spots.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Entomacrodus nigricans
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 0–6 m (0–20 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 6 m, usually 0 - 3 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to northern South America.
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.)