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The Blackblotch blenny (Cirripectes alboapicalis) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The blackflap blenny is a small blenny from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 16 cm and has a stocky, dark body with fine spots and a transverse row of fringe-like skin appendages (cirri) across the nape. As a dweller of the turbulent reef flat and intertidal zone it clings to rocks and coral and rasps algal mat from the bottom with its comb-like mouth. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackblotch blenny?
The Blackblotch blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Row of fringed nuchal cirri and a comb-toothed mouth; algae-rasping reef blenny
Where does the Blackblotch blenny live?
The Blackblotch blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-Pacific
How big does the Blackblotch blenny get?
The Blackblotch blenny grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Blackblotch blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackblotch 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 Blackblotch blenny edible?
The Blackblotch blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Cirripectes
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