Red Sea Mimic Blenny (Aspidontus taeniatus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender blenny reaching 5.5 inches, with an elongated body and pointed head. The body is mottled brown to tan with darker bands or blotches and a white or pale belly. The pattern closely mimics the appearance of the cleaner wrasse Labroides dimidiatus, which this species is known to impersonate for predatory purposes.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, small crustaceans, and quality frozen preparations. Multiple small feedings (1–2 times daily) work best.
Difficulty and care for the Red Sea Mimic Blenny
Moderate - Red Sea Mimic Blenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), starvation if live food not offered, aggression-related stress
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, with populations from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Indo-Malay Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in coral reef habitats at depths typically 5–50 meters.
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