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The Crenulate-lipped rockskipper (Praealticus labrovittatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The crenulate-lipped rockskipper is a small, scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky, mottled body with a blunt head and crenulate lips. As a tidal-zone dweller it lives on rocky shores, where it skips among the stones and rasps algae and growth with comb teeth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Crenulate-lipped rockskipper?
The Crenulate-lipped rockskipper has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Crenulate-lipped rockskipper live?
The Crenulate-lipped rockskipper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Japan, North. Marianas, Palau, Samoa
How big does the Crenulate-lipped rockskipper get?
The Crenulate-lipped rockskipper grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Crenulate-lipped rockskipper dangerous to humans?
No, the Crenulate-lipped rockskipper 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.
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Same genus Praealticus
More from the family Blenniidae
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