Fin's Fish Guide
The Bluntspine blenny (Acanthemblemaria exilispinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The bluntspine blenny is a small tube blenny from the eastern Pacific. The species reaches only about 6 cm and has an elongate, scaleless body, a large head and small skin fringes above the eyes. It lives on shallow reefs, where it occupies abandoned tube-worm holes and crevices in the coral; from there it snatches passing zooplankton. 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 Bluntspine blenny?
The Bluntspine blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Inhabits abandoned tubeworm tubes; seizes plankton swimming past
Where does the Bluntspine blenny live?
The Bluntspine blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific
How big does the Bluntspine blenny get?
The Bluntspine blenny grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Bluntspine blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluntspine 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 Bluntspine blenny edible?
The Bluntspine blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Acanthemblemaria
More from the family Chaenopsidae
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