Mexican Barnacle Blenny (Acanthemblemaria macrospilus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small blenny with a mottled brown and tan body, often with darker bands or blotches. Males develop a distinctive enlarged cirrus (tentacle-like structure) above each eye. The body is elongated and somewhat compressed laterally.
Diet and feeding
Feeds primarily on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer frozen copepods, mysis shrimp, and high-quality micro-pellets designed for small carnivores. Feed 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
Difficulty and care for the Mexican Barnacle Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to Panama, including the Pacific coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Log Mexican Barnacle Blenny in your reef tank
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