Convict blenny (Pholidichthys leucotaenia)

Scientific name: Pholidichthys leucotaenia Bleeker, 1856

The Convict blenny (Pholidichthys leucotaenia) is a marine fish of the family Pholidichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Western Central Pacific, Philippines south to the Solomon Islands. Absent from Australia.

Convict blenny care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays: 72-79; Anal soft rays: 54 - 62

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Family: Pholidichthyidae (Convict blenny)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 34.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 10 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Philippines south to the Solomon Islands. Absent from Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial