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Peruvian blenny (Hypsoblennius sordidus) — Blenniidae

Peruvian blenny

Hypsoblennius sordidus
Family: Blenniidae
LC · Least Concern

The Peruvian blenny (Hypsoblennius sordidus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 19 cm.

Length
19 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0–20.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The Peruvian blenny is a small blenny from the southeast Pacific, along the coast of Peru and Chile. The species grows to about 19 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with a blunt head and small comb-like teeth. As a bottom-dweller it stays on rocky tidal coasts and in pools and grazes on algae and small invertebrates. Males guard the egg clutch in a hole. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Peruvian blenny?

The Peruvian blenny has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.

Where does the Peruvian blenny live?

The Peruvian blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Peruvian blenny get?

The Peruvian blenny grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.

Is the Peruvian blenny dangerous to humans?

No, the Peruvian blenny is harmless to humans.

Is the Peruvian blenny edible?

The Peruvian blenny is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Peru-slijmvis verified
English name
Peruvian blenny verified
Scientific name
Hypsoblennius sordidus
Family
Blenniidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
19.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Marbled sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal sourced
Lips
Thin sourced
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Max depth (m)
20.0 verified
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary sourced
Territorial
Yes sourced
Activity
Diurnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

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

Same genus Hypsoblennius

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