Specimen Information

Hypsoblennius invemar
Hypsoblennius invemar
(Tessellated Blenny)
Marine Fishes
Unknown

Specimen ID237664
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusHypsoblennius
Speciesinvemar
Common NameTessellated Blenny
StateTX
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Texas, Galveston, oil platform VM-241-A
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Gulf of Mexico
HUC8 Number32004300
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month6
Collection Year1981
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping hull fouling
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:16028
Author:Dennis, G.D. (III), and T.S. Bright
Date:1988
Title:New records of fishes in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico with notes on some rare species.
Journal:Northeast Gulf Science
Volume:10
Issue:1
Pages:1-18
Reference 2
Ref. Number:21043
Author:Texas A&M University.
Date:2011
Title:Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection - Ichthyology Collection Database.
Publisher:Texas A&M University
CommentsNine individuals captured with hand nets by diver (33-40 mm SL).
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalTexas Cooperative Wildlife Collection
Museum Cat NumberTCWC 6322.1
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected9
Size33 - 30 mm SL


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