Orangethroat Pikeblenny (Chaenopsis alepidota)
Fish in the family Chaenopsidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small blenny with a slender, elongated body and a large mouth. Coloration is typically tan or olive-brown with darker banding; the distinguishing feature is a bright orange or reddish throat and gill area, particularly prominent in males.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods including copepods, amphipods, small crustaceans, and finely chopped meaty preparations. In the wild they are microcarnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates and zooplankton.
Difficulty and care for the Orangethroat Pikeblenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to Brazil.
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