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Bony fish

Imitator Blenny

Malacoctenus erdmani

Also known as: Erdmann Blenny, Fishgod Blenny, Labrisomid Blenny, Scaly Blenny

Adult
@JolineCuracao · Curacao - Marie Pompoen, Curaçao · July 20191 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, resting on Pectoral and Dorsal Fins, blending in with the background, amongst algae, coral debris, and depressions in rocks, over very shallow, coral and rocky reefs.

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.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
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Found singly, resting on Pectoral and Dorsal Fins, blending in with the background, amongst algae, coral debris, and depressions in rocks, over very shallow, coral and rocky reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderBlenniiformes
    5. familyLabrisomidae
    6. genusMalacoctenus
    7. speciesMalacoctenus erdmani Smith, 1957

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    More in the family

    Labrisomids (Labrisomidae)