Parablennius gattorugine

Size range: 5 - 12 cm

Maximum size: 30 cm

Depth range: 0-30 m

Habitat:

• Hard - rocky habitats and coarse substrates

Water column position:

• Benthic

Colors & patterns:

• Basic coloration brownish, 6-7 dark brown vertical bars on body
• Highly branched tentacles above the eyes
• Spawning males chocolate-brown

Behavior:

• Cryptic - caves/crevices/overhangs
• Activity: at dusk and dawn
• Approach: Shy

Schooling characteristics:

• Solitary

Native