Fourline blenny (Ecsenius aequalis)

Scientific name: Ecsenius aequalis Springer, 1988

The Fourline blenny (Ecsenius aequalis) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Pacific, northern part of the Great Barrier Reef, off Queensland, Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, and Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea.

Biology

Found in shallow areas. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ecsenius aequalis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.3
Depth range: 2–11 m (7–36 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 11 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: northern part of the Great Barrier Reef, off Queensland, Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, and Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea.
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.)