Imposter Fangblenny
Plagiotremus phenax
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little fangblenny survives by impersonation, copying the look of a venomous combtooth blenny so reef fish leave it alone. It lives alone in shallow coastal and lagoon water down to about 10 metres, sticking its eggs to the substrate on an adhesive pad.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Plagiotremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219336.
FAQ
- How deep does the Imposter Fangblenny live?
- The Imposter Fangblenny (Plagiotremus phenax) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Imposter Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Imposter Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Imposter Fangblenny get?
- The Imposter Fangblenny grows to about 8 cm.