Black-headed blenny
Microlipophrys nigriceps
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A blenny endemic to the Mediterranean. It reaches about 4 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Microlipophrys nigriceps
- Family
- Blenniidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Synonyms
- Blennius nigriceps, Blennius nigriceps cypriacus, Blennius nigriceps portmahonis, Blennius portmahonis, Lipophrys nigriceps, Lipophrys nigriceps cypriacus, Lipophrys nigriceps nigriceps, Lipophrys nigriceps portmahonis, Microlipophrys nigriceps nigriceps, Microlipophrys nigriceps portmahonis
Origin
- Native region
- África, Europa, Ásia
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 4.3 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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