black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Aidablennius sphynx Valenciennes, 1836
Synonyms: Blennius sphinx Giinther, 1861
Common names: Georg: Zgvis pinia [spinksi]; Turk: Horozbina
Order PERCIFORMES
Family BLENNUDAE
Taxonomic description. D Xn 16-17; AII17-19; P 13-14. V 14. Vertebrae 34-36
(Stojanov etal, 1963; Svetovidov, 1964). The body is elongated, laterally
compressed, naked. Snout very short, with vertical profile. Mouth small. Colour
basically greenish to olive-brown; 5-6 vertical bars with blushing margins on body; 8-
9 oblique bars on dorsal fin. Size up to 8 cm.
IUCN Status
World level:
Black Sea Regional level:
Subregion level: VU
Distribution. Mediterranean, Black Sea and Atlantic coast of Morocco (Zander,
1986). In Bulgaria found along the entire coast.
Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Inshore, rocky, shelly, sea-grass
bottoms.
Biology. Reproduction: April-July. Food: benthic invertebrates, algae.
Population trends. Declining.
Threats. Industrial pollution.
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