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Yaeyama blenny

Ecsenius yaeyamaensis

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A blenny from coral reefs in the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. It feeds mainly on algae. It reaches 6 centimetres.

Scientific name
Ecsenius yaeyamaensis
Family
Blenniidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Blenniidae
Order
Blenniiformes
Synonyms
Ecsenius yaeyamaenis, Ecsenius yaeyamensis, Salarias yaeyamaensis

Origin

Native region
Oceania, Ásia

Size and lifespan

Adult size
6 cm

Behavior

Diet
Herbivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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