pictus blenny
| Scientific name | Ecsenius pictus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | McKinney et Springer |
| Year of description | 1976 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Blenniidae |
| Genus | ecsenius |
Introduction
Ecsenius pictus, commonly known as pictus blenny, is a little salt water fish from the Indonesian seas.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
How to recognize the pictus blenny ?
The pictus blenny measures between 4 and 5 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly jaune, noir, blanc and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The pictus blenny is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although the pictus blenny is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species. It also shows signs of aggression towards its conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The pictus blenny is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature28 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
The pictus blenny is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Same genus
bath's comb-tooth
Blenniidae
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