Coryphoblennius galerita
Blennies/Gobies
Montagu's blenny
Amphibischer Schleimfisch
Montagu's slijmvis
Blennie coiffé
Moma
Bavosa galletto
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 found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 0 and 2 Meters.
- Common species.
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 10 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!