Ecsenius bimaculatus – Twinspot Coral Blenny
Ecsenius bimaculatus or Twinspot Coral Blenny can reach a total length of about 4.5 centimeters. They are easy to recognize by the two black spots on their sides.
Biotope
Adults can be found on coral reefs down to depths of about 15 metres. They often live solitarily around sponges and sea squirts. They are found in the Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea.
Reproduction
The eggs are deposited in a hole between the coral and stuck with a sticky thread. Once hatched, the tiny fish are part of the plankton.
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John de Lange
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