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Banded Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
Brown Coral Blenny
Atrosalarias fuscus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 12 m
- Found in
- 53 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- black
- Body shape
- Elongated
Atrosalarias fuscus is a species of marine fish in the family Blenniidae.
Description
This fish is a small size that can reach a maximum size of 14.5 cm length. It has a stark black coloration on both body and fins.
Distribution and habitat
It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea included. Adults inhabit sheltered, shallow reefs, hiding among live or dead coral branches. From estuaries to outer reef lagoons.
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
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Eared Blenny
Cirripectes auritus
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Eye-spot Blenny
Ecsenius ops
Questions
Is Brown Coral Blenny dangerous?
Brown Coral Blenny has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Brown Coral Blenny?
How deep does Brown Coral Blenny live?
Brown Coral Blenny can be found at depths of up to 12 meters.
