Parablennius pilicornis

Maximum length: 12 cm

Common size: 10 cm

Depth range: 1 - 10 m

Habitat:

• Hard - creeks and crevices, usually on vertical rocks

Water column position:

• Benthic

Colors & patterns:

Four colour patterns are described:

• The standard pattern: the fish displays a light brown colour with of a series of white „H“ drawings on the body
• The dark pattern: only for the spawning males and characterized by an almost black body; A black spot is present at the front of the dorsal fin
• The white and black pattern: the fish displays a very clear colour, almost white; A dark brown strip runs from the eye to the base of caudal fin; A third line is present along the dorsal fin in the middle of the back
• The yellow pattern: the fish has a yellow uniform body
• Each colot pattern with honeycomb pattern on the cheeks
• Short tentacles above the eyes

Behavior:

• Cryptic - caves/crevices/overhangs
• Activity: Diurnal
• Approach: Shy/bald

Schooling characteristics:

• Solitary

Feeding characteristic: Omnivorous - small benthic invertebrates

Exotic - Atlantic