Blenniidae

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Blenniidae, or Combtooth Blennies, belong to the order Perciformes. They are the largest family of blennies, with approximately 371 species in 53 genera represented. Combtooth blennies are found in tropical and subtropical waters in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans; some species are also found in brackish and even freshwater environments.


Common name Difficulty Maximum Size Minimum Tank Size
Ecsenius bicolor Bicolor Blenny Moderate 44 in10.16 cm 3030 gal113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
Ecsenius midas Moderate 44 in10.16 cm 3030 gal113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
Ecsenius namiyei Black Combtooth Blenny
Namive's Blenny
Yellowtail Black Blenny
Moderate 44 in10.16 cm 3030 gal113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
Ecsenius stigmatura Tailspot Blenny Easy 2.52.5 in6.35 cm 1010 gal37.854 liters
37,854.118 mL
Salarias fasciatus Jewelled Blenny
Lawnmower Blenny
Sailfin Blenny
Jeweled Rockskipper
Rock Blenny
Horned Blenny
Challenging 5.5118110236225.512 in14 cm 3030 gal113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
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