Hypsoblennius gilberti
Rockpool Blenny
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Perciformes (Perciformes, Also Called the Acanthopteri)
Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies)
Hypsoblennius
Hypsoblennius gilberti (Rockpool Blenny)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated.
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Point Conception in California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Marine. demersal. depth range 0-18 m.
Biology
Adults are commonly found in intertidal areas, with homing behavior (Ref. 32612). Also found in subtidal rocky areas. Demersal spawners in nearshore habitats (Ref. 56049). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114). Eggs are guarded by the male (Ref. 32612). Non-emerging air-breathers (Ref. 31184).
Max length: 17.0 cm TL; max age: 9 years.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; guarders (nesters); parental care: paternal. Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Demersal spawners (Ref. 56049).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2009-03-28. Resilience: Medium (tmax=9; Fec = 1,676).
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H. Hammann (1983) A field guide to Pacific coast fishes of North America. Boston (MA, USA): Houghton Mifflin Company. xii+336 p.
Fitch, J.E. and R.J. Lavenberg (1975) Tidepool and nearshore fishes of California. California Natural History Guides:38. University of California Press, Berkelley and Los Angeles, California. 156 p.
Gibson, R.N. (1999) Movement and homing in intertidal fishes. p. 97-125. In M.H. Horn, K.L.M. Martin and M.A. Chotkowski (eds.) Intertidal fishes. Life in two worlds. Academic Press. 399 p.
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