The Red-streaked blenny (Cirripectes stigmaticus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The red-streaked blenny is a small, scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a stocky, dark body with fine reddish streaks on the head and a row of fringe-like appendages (cirri) on the nape. As a bottom-dweller it lives on shallow coral and rocky reefs and rasps algae and growth from the stones with comb teeth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Red-streaked blenny?
The Red-streaked blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Red-streaked blenny live?
The Red-streaked blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Red-streaked blenny get?
The Red-streaked blenny grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Red-streaked blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Red-streaked blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cirripectes
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