Barnacle Blenny (Acanthemblemaria macrospilus)
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Barnacle Blenny
Acanthemblemaria macrospilus
38 Litres (10 US G.)
3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Chaenopsidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Barnacle Blenny, Mexican Barnacle Blenny
Additional scientific names
- Acanthemblemaria hancocki macrospilus
Origin
- Eastern Central Pacific: southern Baja California to Acapulco in Mexico and the Revillagigedo Islands.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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