Ewa blenny (Plagiotremus ewaensis)

Scientific name: Plagiotremus ewaensis Brock, 1948

The Ewa blenny (Plagiotremus ewaensis) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.

Biology

Benthic and benthopelagic in or over coral. Hover generally above the reef waiting for unwary prey. Feed on fishes. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive. Difficult to rear in aquaria because they cannot easily be induced to accept ordinary fish food.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Plagiotremus ewaensis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.2
Depth range: 4–55 m (13–180 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 55 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)