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Banded Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
Imposter Fangblenny
Plagiotremus phenax
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 10 m
- Found in
- 7 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackgrey
- Body shape
- Elongated
- Pattern
- Camouflage pattern, Horizontal markings
Plagiotremus phenax is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the Indian ocean. This species reaches a length of 8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL. This blenny uses bio mimicry to avoid predation, as it has a strong resemblance to the Disco Blenny, Meiacanthus smithi.
Description
It has a pale grey body, dorsal fin with black submarginal stripe. Pectoral rays typically 12; large curved canine tooth posteriorly on side of lower jaw; interorbital pores 1-2; body depth about 8.0 in SL. Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23.
Distribution
Indian Ocean.
Habitat
Adults are found solitary in coastal, lagoon, and outer reefs, 1-10 m deep.
Similar species
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Barred Blenny
Cirripectes polyzona
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Bicolor Blenny
Ecsenius bicolor
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Bluestriped Fangblenny
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos
Brown Coral Blenny
Atrosalarias fuscus
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Eared Blenny
Cirripectes auritus
Questions
Is Imposter Fangblenny dangerous?
Imposter Fangblenny has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Imposter Fangblenny?
How deep does Imposter Fangblenny live?
Imposter Fangblenny can be found at depths of up to 10 meters.
