The Papillose blenny (Acanthemblemaria harpeza) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The papillose blenny is a small tube blenny (Chaenopsidae) from shallow reef water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, elongate body with a pointed head set with fine skin papillae and cirri above the eyes. It occupies an abandoned worm tube or bore hole in coral, pokes out only its head and snaps at passing zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Papillose blenny?
The Papillose blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Papillose blenny live?
The Papillose blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Papillose blenny get?
The Papillose blenny grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Papillose blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Papillose blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Acanthemblemaria
More from the family Chaenopsidae
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