Zvonimir's hagfish
Parablennius Zvonimir
Special features
The peacock hagfish is easy to recognize with its large hump on its head.
In males, this is even more pronounced than in females.
Appearance
The peacock hagfish has a very special appearance, you would hardly think that it is a fish.
Well, as with other hagfish, the body is elongated and flattened laterally. The dorsal fin runs along the entire back.
But here we go, the males are yellowish-green with neon blue stripes and spots, similar to a peacock, making them easy to recognize.
The females are a bit more inconspicuous and darker in color, with brown stripes. In contrast to other hagfish, the brow tentacles are barely visible.
The peacock hagfish can be up to 13 cm long.
Natural enemies
Predatory fish
Dangerous/Toxic
The peacock hagfish is neither dangerous nor poisonous.
Illustartion
1. Large hump on the head
2. Red-brown, blue-bordered spot behind the eye
3. Continuous dorsal fin with hard rays and soft rays
Pro tips
The peacock hagfish really won a Lotto 6 biologically.
He is a very special kind of survivalist. Sweet or salty water; no problem, it can live in both The slimy film about his body protects him from most events that would have brought other fish into the younger side a long time ago.
It is often found on rocks in shallow water. During low tide, it can happen that he is stuck in small pools. The sun continues to dry out the pools and thus increases the salt content. No problem for him again, just wait and see and with the next flood it's off to sea again.
The males seduce the females by shaking their heads and moving their bodies in a seductive way. After this dance, they get cheeky and bite the females. They then lay their eggs in holes, which the male then protects.
Text: Carolina Leiter
Pic: Dive Dict
Illustration: Dive Dict
