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Lance blenny

Aspidontus dussumieri

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A blenny from Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It reaches 12 centimetres.

Scientific name
Aspidontus dussumieri
Family
Blenniidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Blenniidae
Order
Blenniiformes
Synonyms
Aspidontus dussumeiri, Aspidontus fluctuans, Aspidontus gorrorensis, Aspidontus wamiziensis, Blennechis dussumieri, Petroscirtes fluctuans, Petroscirtes gorrorensis

Origin

Native region
Oceania, Ásia, África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
12 cm

Behavior

Diet
Herbivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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