Ecsenius mandibularis
| Ecsenius mandibularis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Blenniidae |
| Genus: | Ecsenius |
| Species: | E. mandibularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ecsenius mandibularis McCulloch, 1923 | |
Ecsenius mandibularis, known commonly as the Queensland blenny in Australia,[1] is a species of combtooth blenny in the genus Ecsenius.[2] It is found in coral reefs in the western Pacific ocean, including the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef.[2] It can reach a maximum length of 7.5 centimetres.[2] Blennies in this species feed primarily off of plants, including benthic algae and weeds.[3]
References
- McCulloch, A. R., 1923 (10 Dec.) Fishes from Australia and Lord Howe Island. No. 2. Records of the Australian Museum v. 14 (no. 2): 113-125, Pls. 14-16.
- ↑ Common names for Ecsenius mandibularis at www.fishbase.org.
- 1 2 3 Ecsenius mandibularis at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ Food items for Ecsenius mandibularis at www.fishbase.org.
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