Entomacrodus marmoratus

Species of fish

Entomacrodus marmoratus
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Entomacrodus
Species:
E. marmoratus
Binomial name
Entomacrodus marmoratus
(Bennett, 1828)

Entomacrodus marmoratus, also called marbled blenny or pāo'o in Hawaiian, is a species of blenny endemic to Hawaii.[2] It is commonly found in rocky reefs around the coast of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also found in tide pools.[1] It is recognized by an "eyelash". It has fins that are used to jump out of the water and to navigate the tide pools.[3] Its maximum length is about 8 cm (3.1 in).[4] They live down to a depth of 6 m (20 ft).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Williams, J.T. (2014). "Entomacrodus marmoratus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T48342177A48369958. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T48342177A48369958.en. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Marbled Blenny, Entomacrodus marmoratus". www.marinelifephotography.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  3. ^ Bertelmann, Pelika (2011). "HO'II KA PILINA KAI".
  4. ^ "Shorefishes - The Fishes - Species". biogeodb.stri.si.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-26.

Further reading

  • Strasburg, Donald W. (1956). Notes on the Blennioid Fishes of Hawaii with Descriptions of Two New Species. Pacific Science.
  • Spangler, Randall. "Kauai Blennies - Spanglers' Scuba". scuba.spanglers.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
Taxon identifiers
Entomacrodus marmoratus


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