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Many-spotted blenny (Laiphognathus multimaculatus) — Blenniidae

Many-spotted blenny

Laiphognathus multimaculatus
Family: Blenniidae

The Many-spotted blenny (Laiphognathus multimaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 4 cm.

Length
4 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
2.0–8.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Mozambique and others
Edibility
Commonly eaten

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Description

The many-spotted blenny is a small scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky body densely scattered with numerous small spots. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in empty shells, holes and crevices of shallow reefs and snaps at small bottom life and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Many-spotted blenny?

The Many-spotted blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Many-spotted blenny live?

The Many-spotted blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Mozambique and others

How big does the Many-spotted blenny get?

The Many-spotted blenny grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.

Is the Many-spotted blenny dangerous to humans?

No, the Many-spotted 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.

Is the Many-spotted blenny edible?

Yes, the Many-spotted blenny is commonly eaten.

More photos

Many-spotted blenny (Laiphognathus multimaculatus) — Blenniidae — 2
P.C. Heemstra (CC BY 4.0) via GBIF — SAIAB
Many-spotted blenny (Laiphognathus multimaculatus) — Blenniidae — 3
Wikimedia Commons — 呂一起(Lu i-chi) (CC BY 4.0)
Many-spotted blenny (Laiphognathus multimaculatus) — Blenniidae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) 呂一起(Lyu yi-chi), some rights reserved (CC BY))
Many-spotted blenny (Laiphognathus multimaculatus) — Blenniidae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Tim Karnasuta, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
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All data

Identification

English name
Many-spotted blenny sourced
Scientific name
Laiphognathus multimaculatus
Family
Blenniidae
Other names
Manyspot blenny; Many-spotted blenny; Multispotted blenny; Spotty blenny; Many spotted blenny verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
4.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
2.0 verified
Max depth (m)
8.0 verified
Natural range
Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Mozambique and others sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
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. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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