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Piano fangblenny

Plagiotremus tapeinosoma

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A fangblenny widespread in the Indo-Pacific, as far as New Zealand. It reaches 14 centimetres.

Scientific name
Plagiotremus tapeinosoma
Family
Blenniidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Blenniidae
Order
Blenniiformes
Synonyms
Aspidontus tapeinosoma, Petroscirtes tapeinosoma, Petroskirtes tapeinosoma, Plagiotremus tapeinosomus, Runula tapeinosoma

Origin

Native region
Oceania, Ásia, África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
14 cm

Behavior

Diet
Carnivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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