Shanny (Lipophrys pholis)

Scientific name: Lipophrys pholis Linnaeus, 1758

The Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, southern Norway to Morocco and Madeira, including the Mediterranean and the Balearics.

Biology

A resident intertidal species with homing behavior found in shallow waters of rocky coasts. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds. Mostly active at daytime during high tide. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, especially gastropods, barnacles and amphipods, and algae. Breathes air when out of water. Oviparous. Eggs measuring 1.5 mm are demersal and adhesive. Spawning takes place in April - August..

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Species facts

Scientific name: Lipophrys pholis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Depth range: 0–8 m (0–26 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 8 m
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: southern Norway to Morocco and Madeira, including the Mediterranean and the Balearics.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=10; k=0.3)