Fin's Fish Guide
The Margarita blenny (Malacoctenus margaritae) is a saltwater fish of the family Labrisomidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Eastern Pacific (Costa Rica, Panama); rocky and algae-rich coastal reefs.
Description
The margarita blenny is a scaled blenny (Labrisomidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species is small and has a stocky body with a spotted, mottled pattern and small skin appendages above the eyes. It lives bottom-bound on rocky and algae-covered coastal reefs, where it hides among stones and crevices. Probing the bottom, it feeds on small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Margarita blenny?
The Margarita blenny has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Marbled body with skin appendages above the eyes; bottom-living blenny of rocky reefs.
Where does the Margarita blenny live?
The Margarita blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific (Costa Rica, Panama); rocky and algae-rich coastal reefs.
How big does the Margarita blenny get?
The Margarita blenny grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Margarita blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Margarita blenny is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Margarita blenny edible?
The Margarita blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Malacoctenus
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