Fin's Fish Guide
The Starry blenny (Salarias ramosus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The starry blenny is a scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 14 cm and has a stocky, dark-brown body with numerous fine pale spots and branched skin appendages (cirri) on the head. As a bottom-dweller it lives on shallow coral and rocky reefs and rasps algae and growth from the stones with comb teeth. The fish is harmless to humans and appears in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Starry blenny?
The Starry blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Starry blenny live?
The Starry blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Asia: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
How big does the Starry blenny get?
The Starry blenny grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Starry blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Starry 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 Salarias
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