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The Great Barrier Reef blenny (Ecsenius stictus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Great Barrier Reef blenny is a small, scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from the western Pacific, around the Great Barrier Reef. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender body with fine dotted lines and a blunt head with comb teeth with which it rasps algae and growth. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in empty worm tubes and crevices of coral reefs, with only the head showing. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Great Barrier Reef blenny?
The Great Barrier Reef blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Great Barrier Reef blenny live?
The Great Barrier Reef blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, New Caledonia
How big does the Great Barrier Reef blenny get?
The Great Barrier Reef blenny grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Great Barrier Reef blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Great Barrier Reef blenny 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 Ecsenius
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