Red-spotted blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos)

Scientific name: Blenniella chrysospilos Bleeker, 1857

The Red-spotted blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, east coast of Africa to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to about 24?S.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 22. Distinctive coloration of the head.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Blenniella chrysospilos
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 6 m (20 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 6 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: east coast of Africa to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to about 24?S.
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.)