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Zebratail blenny

Hypleurochilus caudovittatus

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Fun Facts

This species of fish doesn't have any scales!

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Zebratail blenny

Size:

The zebratail blenny only grow to 3 inches (7 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

These fish eat benthic marine worms, shrimps, crabs and algae.

Range & Habitat:

In Florida's panhandle, the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, zebra tail blennies can be found in reef colonies, rocky areas and sandy bottom habitats.

Details:

Zebratail blennies get their name from the black and white striping on their tails. The rest of their body is red with white irregular spotting. They have red eyes and antennae branching from their face.