Description

Also known as Coral Blenny, Reef Blenny, Rock Blenny.

Found singly, over shallow, surge zones of channels, reef crests, and exposed seaward reefs, rich in algae growth.
They feed on algae and tiny invertebrates.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 0-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Combtooth Blennies are the largest family of blennies, found in both tropical and subtropical waters and freshwater habitats, as the name suggests they have comb like teeth lining their jaws.
Reef and rock blennies are usually territorial and have their own areas of rock pools which they skip and jump over, scraping algae from the surface of dead corals. Some male blennies have small harems of arguing females.
Males and females often have different colouring and features. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/cirripectes-polyzona