The Banded blenny (Salarias fasciatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The jewelled blenny is a blenny of the family Blenniidae from the Indo-Pacific, known in the marine aquarium world as the 'lawnmower blenny'. The species grows to about 14 cm and has a scaleless, stocky body with a mottled pattern and small skin flaps above the eyes. It inhabits reef flats and shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, also in estuarine areas. With a rasping, downward-facing mouth it continuously grazes benthic algae and growth from rocks and coral. The species is a peaceful, diurnal reef dweller popular for controlling algae in aquaria. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded blenny?
The Banded blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Banded blenny live?
The Banded blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Banded blenny get?
The Banded blenny grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Banded blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded blenny is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded blenny edible?
The Banded blenny is not usually eaten.
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