Barfin Benny
Malacoctenus versicolor
Also known as: Labrisomid Blenny, Scaly Blenny
- Labrisomid Blenny
- Scaly Blenny
Overview
Found singly, resting on their Pectoral and Dorsal Fins, blending in with the background, in shallow waters, over rock, rubble, and sandy areas, of coral reefs.
They feed on delicate algae, tiny crustaceans, and sometimes fish eggs of Abudefduf.
Males and females differ in colour as well as the males have a more elongated fore-Dorsal Fin.
Scaly Blennies are found in various habitats perched on their fins and usually blending in with their surroundings.
Males and females often have different colouring and features.
Most are unafraid and don't move unless they feel threatened.
How to identify
- Pattern
- barsbrown bars
- Behaviour
- camouflagedsolitary
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
Found singly, resting on their Pectoral and Dorsal Fins, blending in with the background, in shallow waters, over rock, rubble, and sandy areas, of coral reefs.
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