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The Spotted eel blenny (Notograptus guttatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Plesiopidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The spotted eel blenny is an elongate roundhead (Plesiopidae) from coastal and brackish water of northern Australia and New Guinea. The species grows to about 11 cm and has an eel-like, brownish body with fine pale spots and a long, continuous dorsal fin. As a cryptic bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices, holes and among roots of shallow, turbid water and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotted eel blenny?
The Spotted eel blenny has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Spotted eel blenny live?
The Spotted eel blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
How big does the Spotted eel blenny get?
The Spotted eel blenny grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Spotted eel blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotted eel 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 Notograptus
More from the family Plesiopidae
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