Ophioblennius atlanticus (Valenciennes, 1836)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Blenniidae
Synonyms	Salarias atlanticus, Blennius atlanticus, Cynoscartes atlanticus, ... more
Common names	Devilfish, Blennie atlantique, Blénido lucio, ... more

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Main reference

Bath, H. 1990. (Ref. 5298)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 19.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27000)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m (Ref. 26938)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Eastern Atlantic: oceanic islands and along the coast of west Africa from Senegal to Angola. Western Atlantic: Bermuda and North Carolina (USA) through the Caribbean to Brazil. Rare in northern Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 26938).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 24. Head profile in front of eyes vertical; forehead projects in front of snout. Head, body and anal fin dark reddish brown, sometimes pale pinkish gray; lips and parts of pectoral and tail fins red (Ref. 26938).

Ophioblennius larvae are frequently taken in deep water column (Ref. 5298). The adults are restricted to shallow waters and dwell among rocks and coral reefs (Ref. 5298); where there is considerable wave action (Ref. 26938). Bites very severely, with its two very long and sharp canine teeth (Ref. 3157). Feeds on filamentous algae (Ref. 13442). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Traumatogenic (Ref. 3157)

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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