Tripterygion delaisi

Blennies/Gobies

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  • Black-faced blenny
  • Gelber Spitzkopf-Schleimfisch
  • Tripterygion jaune
  • Rabosa groga
  • Peperoncino giallo

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 3 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 9 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest