The Persian Blenny, Midas Coralblenny, Golden Blenny, Lyretail Blenny, Midas Blenny, scientifically known as Ecsenius midas, is a captivating and vibrant fish species found in the diverse marine environments of the world.
Description & Characteristics
The Ecsenius midas boasts a striking appearance, with a slender body that can reach a maximum size of 13.0 cm. This species is readily identified by its distinctive color patterns and elongated dorsal fin, which often resembles a lyre. The Persian Blenny showcases a range of vibrant colors, including a base color of golden yellow, often adorned with dark vertical bars or stripes, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
Habitat and Occurrence
This fish species thrives in a variety of marine environments, including Subtidal, sublittoral, infralittoral, and the deep zone of the oceans. The Ecsenius midas can be observed at depths ranging from 2.0 to 40.0 meters, making it a prominent presence in the neritic zone, which encompasses the waters extending from the lower limit of the intertidal zone to the shelf edge, approximately 200 meters deep.
Taxonomy
The Persian Blenny, Midas Coralblenny, Golden Blenny, Lyretail Blenny, Midas Blenny, Ecsenius midas, is classified within the scientific realm as follows: Class: Teleostei Order: Blenniiformes Family: Blenniidae.
Feeding
The Ecsenius midas is an opportunistic omnivore, relying on a diverse diet to sustain its needs. Its feeding habits include consuming Algae, Brine Shrimps, Copepods, Cyclops, Flakes, Frozen food (small sorts), Krill, Lobster eggs, Mysis, Plankton, and Zooplankton. This varied diet reflects its adaptability and its ability to thrive in different marine environments.
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