Rock Blenny (Mediterranean) (Lipophrys pholis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Lipophrys pholis
- Common name
- Rock Blenny (Mediterranean)
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Genus
- Lipophrys
- Size
- 10–18 cm
- Depth
- 0–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, territorial
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Mediterranean
Description
Lipophrys pholis reaches 18 cm. Blenniid (Blenniidae) Mediterranean & North-East Atlantic. Brown to gray-blue varied, subtle reticulated patterns. Territorial rocky intertidal-subtidal. Benthic omnivore. Shallow 0-30 m. Little threatened = LC. Mediterranean temperate blenny reference.
Photo of Rock Blenny (Mediterranean)
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Rock Blenny (Mediterranean)?
- Rock Blenny (Mediterranean) (Lipophrys pholis) reaches 10–18 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Rock Blenny (Mediterranean)?
- Rock Blenny (Mediterranean) is found between 0–30 m deep.
- Is the Rock Blenny (Mediterranean) dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Rock Blenny (Mediterranean)?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Rock Blenny (Mediterranean)?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Lipophrys
Other species in the family Blenniidae
- Ophioblennius macclurei - Redlip blenny
- Parablennius gattorugine - Tompot blenny
- Ophioblennius steindachneri - Panamic fanged blenny
- Parablennius zvonimiri - Zvonimir's blenny
- Salaria pavo - Peacock blenny
- Aidablennius sphynx - Sphynx blenny
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126768)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2395462)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia