blennie de roux
| Scientific name | Parablennius rouxi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cocco |
| Year of description | 1833 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Blenniidae |
| Genus | Parablennius |
Introduction
Parablennius rouxi, commonly known as blennie de roux, is a salt water fish from the Mediterranean Sea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicrystone
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicrystone
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the blennie de roux ?
The blennie de roux measures between 6 and 8 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly blanc and beige body. The also has noir horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The blennie de roux is a fish solitary naturally found in the vegetation. This species is herbivorous .
In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The blennie de roux is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 42 m
Biotope presentation
The blennie de roux is most often found at a depth between 0m and 42m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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