The Axelrod's clown blenny (Ecsenius axelrodi) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Axelrod's clown blenny is a small combtooth blenny (Blenniidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has an elongate, scaleless body with a blunt head. The body bears fine stripes and spots and a pale belly. As a bottom-dweller it perches on coral and rocky reefs, shelters in empty worm tubes and rasps algae and growth with comb-like teeth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Axelrod's clown blenny?
The Axelrod's clown blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Axelrod's clown blenny live?
The Axelrod's clown blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Axelrod's clown blenny get?
The Axelrod's clown blenny grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Axelrod's clown blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Axelrod's clown blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ecsenius
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