Chaenopsidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Emblemaria diphyodontis, Sailfin Blenny. Scott W. Michael
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These are small, somewhat eel-like blennies found in reef and coral rubble areas. Some species live in the empty tubes secreted by marine invertebrates.
BioGroup:
Native range:
- Western Atlantic Ocean
- Caribbean
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: TUBE and PIKE BLENNIES
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 9 | 1 |
| Species | 56 | 1 |
Feeding: Carnivores. Feed heavily on small crustaceans.
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Reference: Reef Fishes Volume 1
Facts about ChaenopsidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes + |
| Common name | TUBE and PIKE BLENNIES + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Western Atlantic Ocean +, and Caribbean + |
| Reference | Reef Fishes Volume 1 + |
