Red-speckled blenny (Cirripectes variolosus)

Scientific name: Cirripectes variolosus Valenciennes, 1836

The Red-speckled blenny (Cirripectes variolosus) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, Palau to Johnston Islands, Marquesas and Pitcairn Islands, north to the Bonin Islands, south to Rapa; throughout Micronesia.

Biology

Inhabit exposed seaward reefs where it usually shelters at bases or among the branches of Pocilloporid corals. Benthic. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cirripectes variolosus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 0–31 m (0–102 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 31 m, usually 1 - 5 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Palau to Johnston Islands, Marquesas and Pitcairn Islands, north to the Bonin Islands, south to Rapa; throughout Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)