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Striped labrisomid (Brockius striatus) — Labrisomidae

Striped labrisomid

Brockius striatus
Family: Labrisomidae

The Striped labrisomid (Brockius striatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labrisomidae that grows up to 6 cm.

Length
6 cm
Water
Saltwater
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The striped labrisomid is a blenny (Labrisomidae) from shallow reef water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 8 cm and has an elongate, brown body with dark longitudinal stripes, a pointed head and cirri above the eyes. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among coral, sponges and rock crevices and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Striped labrisomid?

The Striped labrisomid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Striped labrisomid live?

The Striped labrisomid lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Striped labrisomid get?

The Striped labrisomid grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.

Is the Striped labrisomid dangerous to humans?

No, the Striped labrisomid is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Gestreepte rifslijmvis sourced
English name
Striped labrisomid sourced
Scientific name
Brockius striatus
Family
Labrisomidae
Other names
Green blenny verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
6.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Horizontal stripes sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Brockius

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