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Bicolor blenny

Ecsenius bicolor

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A blenny from the Indo-Pacific, from lagoons and reefs with corals and algae. It is one of the most commonly traded blennies. It reaches 11 centimetres.

Scientific name
Ecsenius bicolor
Family
Blenniidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Blenniidae
Order
Blenniiformes
Synonyms
Ecsenius bicolour, Ecsenius hawaiiensis, Salarias bicolor, Salarias burmanicus, Salarias furcatus, Salarias melanosoma

Origin

Native region
Oceania, Ásia, África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
11 cm

Behavior

Diet
Herbivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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