The Thomasen's snakeblenny (Halidesmus thomaseni) is a saltwater fish of the family Pseudochromidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The Thomasen's snakeblenny is a snake blenny (Plesiopidae) from shallow reef and rocky water of the Gulf of Aden in the western Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a very slender, elongate, eel-like body with a long, continuous dorsal and anal fin and small eyes. As a cryptic, nocturnal bottom-dweller it wriggles among coral rubble, crevices and weed and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Thomasen's snakeblenny?
The Thomasen's snakeblenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Thomasen's snakeblenny live?
The Thomasen's snakeblenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Thomasen's snakeblenny get?
The Thomasen's snakeblenny grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Thomasen's snakeblenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Thomasen's snakeblenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Halidesmus
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