Description

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Blenniiformes

Family: Blenniidae

Genus: Ophioblennius

Species: Ophioblennius trinitatis Miranda Ribeiro, 1919

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

On several occasions, this species was observed being aggressive towards other Blenniidae species and fighting with them for shelter (Ref. 80496). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).

Habitat

associated