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The Blue-spot blenny (Salarias guttatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The breast-spot blenny is a small blenny from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with a blunt head, skin fringes above the eyes and blue spots. As a bottom-dweller it often perches with its pelvic fins on coral and rock and rasps algal mat from the bottom with its comb-like mouth. The fish is harmless to humans and appears in the reef aquarium. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue-spot blenny?
The Blue-spot blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Blunt head with a comb-like mouth; rasps the algal mat from the reef bottom
Where does the Blue-spot blenny live?
The Blue-spot blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Blue-spot blenny get?
The Blue-spot blenny grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Blue-spot blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue-spot 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 Blue-spot blenny edible?
The Blue-spot blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Salarias
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