Ocular blenny (Ecsenius oculus)

Scientific name: Ecsenius oculus Springer, 1971

The Ocular blenny (Ecsenius oculus) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Pacific, definitely known only from southern Ryukyu Islands, southern Taiwan, and the Philippines and Papua New Guinea.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Anterior nostril with a cirrus on posterior margin only. three or more pairs of dark, round spots with pale margins on sides of body.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ecsenius oculus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Depth range: 4–15 m (13–49 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: definitely known only from southern Ryukyu Islands, southern Taiwan, and the Philippines and 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.)