The Schmitt's pikeblenny (Chaenopsis schmitti) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Schmitt's pikeblenny is a pikeblenny (Chaenopsidae) from shallow reef and seagrass water of the eastern Pacific, off Panama. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a very slender, elongate body with a large mouth and long dorsal and anal fins. It occupies an abandoned worm tube or empty shell, projects only its head and darts out at passing zooplankton; males flare their large mouth in courtship display. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Schmitt's pikeblenny?
The Schmitt's pikeblenny has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Schmitt's pikeblenny live?
The Schmitt's pikeblenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Schmitt's pikeblenny get?
The Schmitt's pikeblenny grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Schmitt's pikeblenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Schmitt's pikeblenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chaenopsis
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