The Niue blenny (Ecsenius niue) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Niue blenny is a small combtooth blenny (Blenniidae) from the central Pacific. The species grows to about 3 cm and has an elongate, scaleless body with a blunt head. This tiny species bears fine stripes and spots. 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 Niue blenny?
The Niue blenny has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Niue blenny live?
The Niue blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Niue blenny get?
The Niue blenny grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Niue blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Niue blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ecsenius
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