Imposter Fangblenny

Plagiotremus phenax

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

10 m

Description

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,... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Indian Ocean Indonesia Chagos Islands +2 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

grey

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Couple

Solitary

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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