The Oneye coralblenny (Ecsenius monoculus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Oneye coralblenny is a small combtooth blenny (Blenniidae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, stocky body with a blunt, round head, high-set eyes and often fine stripes or spots. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in empty worm tubes, coral crevices and small holes, often projecting only its head, and rasps algae and biofilm with comb-like teeth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oneye coralblenny?
The Oneye coralblenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Oneye coralblenny live?
The Oneye coralblenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Oneye coralblenny get?
The Oneye coralblenny grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Oneye coralblenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Oneye coralblenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ecsenius
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