Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny (Ekemblemaria myersi)
Fish in the family Labrisomidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small blenny with a tan to brownish body and distinctive dark bars or markings. Characterized by prominent eyebrow-like crests or tentacles above the eyes, which give the species its common name.
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, and algae in the wild. In captivity, offer a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, small frozen foods, and quality flake or pellet foods supplemented with vegetable matter.
Difficulty and care for the Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from southern Florida and the Bahamas through the Caribbean to northern South America.
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