Ringneck blenny. Moma (librea normal)

Description:

Livery 1 (normal). The coloration in this species varies greatly even with the mood of the fish. Liveries most common: Livery 1 (normal). Color dark brown mottling on the back and lighter on the belly. Clear lines under the eyes and drawings in a grid pattern as H on the side of light color. Livery 2 (breeding male). Color very dark almost black. Mesh-like spots under the eyes and also extend to the body although sometimes not easily distinguished. Livery 3 (usually in young individuals). Light background. Dark band extending from the eye to the back of the queue. Dark spot at the base of the dorsal fin. Drawing a mesh under the eyes extending down his face. Drawing H-shaped lighter colored flanks. Livery 4 (reproductive female). Body yellowish. Drawing a mesh under the eyes. Reproduction: They breed in spring. During this time, both sexes have very different colors being the very dark males and females yellow. The male attracts one or more females to a cavity to perform the start and when you release the eggs ejected. The setting is fixed to the substrate and it will be taken care by the males who are responsible for their defense and oxygenation.

Habitat:

Costa rocosa a orillas del Mar Mediterráneo en La Manga (Murcia).