Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Tailspot Blenny is a small, slender fish with a tan to brown body and a distinctive dark spot or ocellus on the caudal peduncle near the base of the tail. The head is somewhat bulbous with cirri (small tentacle-like structures) above the eyes, typical of the Ecsenius genus. The body tapers gradually toward the tail.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, provide a varied diet of high-quality prepared foods including small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and small frozen copepods. Supplement with vegetable matter such as spirulina-based foods. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Tailspot Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), parasitic infections, bacterial infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and the Philippines.
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