PEACOCK BLENNY

Salaria pavo

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PEACOCK BLENNY

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Salaria pavo (Risso, 1810)

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Occurs in the intertidal zone and shallow bottoms, on rocks or sand between pebbles and vegetation (Ref. 5981). Often in brackish waters down to 5 ppt (Ref. 5981). Inhabits crevices or piddock holes, males remain in cavities above water-level during low tide (Ref. 5981). Feeds on benthic invertebrates, mainly mollusks, also algae (Ref. 5981). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35421).