BIOTIC Species Information for Parablennius gattorugine
Researched byMorvan Barnes Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
General Biology
Growth formPisciform
Feeding methodOmnivore
Mobility/MovementSwimmer
Environmental positionDemersal
Typical food typesMixed diet of algae and benthic invertebrates. HabitFree living
BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityLow (10-45 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeMedium-large(21-50cm)
HeightNot researched Growth Rate3-6 cm / year (K=0.62)
Adult dispersal potential1km-10km DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Whitehead et al., 1986, Wheeler, 1969, Milton, 1983,
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