African eel blenny (Haliophis guttatus)

Scientific name: Haliophis guttatus Forssk?l, 1775

The African eel blenny (Haliophis guttatus) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 41-46; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 33 - 39. Second dorsal spine imbedded in the flesh and visible only in X-ray or cleared and stained material. Preopercular pores 7; median posterior interorbital pore absent. Shoulder with a dark, ocellated spot. Fused fill membranes and isthmus.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Haliophis guttatus
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.5
Depth range: 1–15 m (3–49 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the northern Gulf of Aden, southern Oman, and the east coast of Africa between Kenya and Mozambique, and the west coast of Madagascar.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial