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Yellowface Pikeblenny
Chaenopsis limbaughi
Robins & Randall, 1965
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Summary
Saltwater fish. Tube Blennies. Bottomdwelling fish, ususally found in small colonies in deeper areas with rocks and rubble.
To be confused with
- Arrow Blenny Lucayablennius zingar
- Blue throot pike blenny Chaenopsis oceollatai
Characteristics
Size: 9 cm.
Colour: Adult male is yellowish-brown.
Shape: Long and eel-like, snout is flattened.
Fins: adult male has a long dorsal fin, wich can be highly elevated.
Habitat environment and ecology
Inhabits coral reefs. Bottomdwelling fish, ususally found in small colonies in deeper areas with rocks and rubble.
Distribution range
BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius
Author
[Marion Haarsma, april 2015]
Literature
- DeLoach, N., & Humann, P. (2002). Reef Fish Identification -
Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 3th Edition. New World Publications, Inc.
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