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The Black combtooth blenny (Ecsenius namiyei) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea and others
Description
The Black combtooth blenny is a small combtooth blenny (Blenniidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 11 cm and has an elongate, scaleless body with a blunt head. The body is dark-brown to black with a paler tail region. As a bottom-dweller it perches on coral and rocky reefs, shelters in empty worm tubes and rasps algae and growth with comb-like teeth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black combtooth blenny?
The Black combtooth blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly black.
Where does the Black combtooth blenny live?
The Black combtooth blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea and others
How big does the Black combtooth blenny get?
The Black combtooth blenny grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Black combtooth blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Black combtooth blenny is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Black combtooth blenny edible?
Yes, the Black combtooth blenny is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Ecsenius
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