Lance Blenny

Aspidontus dussumieri
(Other names Slender Sabretooth Blenny)
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This Blenny is found to be yellow to brown bodied above and white to pinkish below, separated by a black line running vertically from the eye down to the caudal peduncle. Likes to hide in empty tubeworm holes with only its head revealed when approached by divers or feels threatened by other fish. Can be found in tropical waters of coastal and inner reefs in algae rich areas.

Size: 12cm (Maximum)

Diet: Algae & detritus

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Left: John Natoli
Centre: John Natoli
Right: John Natoli
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