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Ecsenius bicolor
Synonyms: Ecsenius hawaiiensis, Salarias bicolor, Salarias burmanicus, Salarias melanosoma
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m (Ref. 9710)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)
Distribution: Tropical; 30°N - 30°S
Indo-Pacific: Maldives to the Phoenix Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef; throughout Micronesia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21. Occurs in three color phases: one black anteriorly and yellow posteriorly (bicolor phase), the others black dorsally with a broad white lateral band and dusky belly with or without a yellow tail.
Biology: Inhabit clear lagoon and seaward reefs with mixed corals and algae-covered rocks. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=6033
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius bicolor
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Bicolor blenny
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Ecsenius bimaculatus
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 15 m (Ref. 48636)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 4.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636); 2.7 cm SL (female)
Distribution: Tropical; 19°N - 3°N
Western Pacific: known only from the Philippines and the adjacent northeast Borneo (Sabah), Malaysia.
Description: Very similar to Ecsenius cf bandanus, but readily identified by the double black spots on the abdominal region (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Occurs on reef crests and slopes with rich coral growth to a depth of about 15 m (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=7668
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius bimaculatus
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Blenny
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Ecsenius gravieri
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Red Sea Mimic Blenny
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Ecsenius lineatus
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 28 m (Ref. 5296)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 9.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 559)
Distribution: Tropical
Indo-West Pacific: Yemen (Ref. 54476) to northwest Australia, Philippines and Japan.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. Anterior nostril with a long cirrus on posterior margin only. A longitudinal dark stripe on body often interrupted in larger specimens. In some populations, the black lateral stripe is sometimes present as a series of blotches (not observed in Indonesia) (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Inhabits shallow clear coastal to outer reef crests with rich coral growth to about 15 m depth (Ref. 48636). Occur in coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Often collected at depths less than 1 m in the northernmost parts of its range, but may occur more deeply (to 28 m) further south, and rarely more shallow than 5 m (Ref. 5296). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=7567
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius lineatus
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Linear blenny
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Ecsenius lividanalis
Synonyms: Ecsenius lividinalis
Environment: Reef-associated; marine
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636)
Distribution: Tropical; 20°N - 15°S
Western Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Description: Two forms: the true species has a yellow body, blue head and yellow iris; the dusky form (rarely all yellow), with pale blue-white iris, yellow back and tail. Both forms share a black anal spot and have similar meristics (Ref. 48636).
Biology: In Papua New Guinea, various individuals were seen swimming around large coral heads on reef slopes and would not rest on the corals like those seen in Indonesia. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205). Its seems that the Indonesian and Philippines form represents a new species (Ref. 48636).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=7661
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius lividanalis
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Ecsenius melarchus
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Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 31 m - Tropical; 20°N - 15°S
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, and Sabah, Malaysia.
Description: A pale greenish species with bright yellow or golden ring around the eye, silvery line with orange below from under the eye to top of the pectoral fin base and a black spot around the anus (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Inhabits coastal reefs and on deep lagoon bommies. Occurs frequently at depths less than 15 m. In small groups in shallow depths on large sponges or brain corals (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=7662
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius melarchus
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Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth Blenny
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Ecsenius midas
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m (Ref. 30874)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)
Distribution: Tropical
Indo-Pacific: Gulf of Aqaba and southeast coast of Africa to the Marquesan Islands.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Golden orange in color; black spot around anus; anterior part of dorsal fin with narrow dark margin (Ref. 4404). Indonesian form grey or greenish to golden-yellow. Tail long in adults (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 9710), from clear coastal to outer reef walls, usually where currents are moderate (Ref. 48636). During its orange-yellow phase, it is observed to school with Pseudanthias squamipinnis which it resembles in color. Individuals of Ecsenius midas can change color quickly from when on the bottom to swimming in open water to match the colors of the fishes it mixes with (Ref. 48636). Reported to feed on zooplankton. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710. Also a planktivore (Ref. 37816). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=7561
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius midas
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Midas Blenny
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Ecsenius namiyei
Synonyms: Ecsenius namiyeu, Salarias namiyei
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636)
Distribution: Tropical; 26°N - 15°S
Western Pacific: Taiwan to the Solomon Islands.
Description: Indonesian adults bluish black with pale bluish grey tail. Blue scribbles and spots show intermittently when displaying (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Various coral reef habitats from estuaries to outer reef lagoons to about 20 m depth, but usually more common on shallow reef flat at the 6 m mark (Ref. 9710, 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=7664
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius namiyei
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Black comb-tooth Blenny
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Ecsenius stigmatura
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 15 m (Ref. 48636)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 6.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2272)
Distribution: Tropical; 20°N - 15°S
Western Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia.
Description: Variable in color from grey to brown-orange and head grey-blue. Iris is yellow and a yellow line runs from below eye to above axil. Several similar species and this one is best distinguished by the black spot on the caudal fin base (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Found in sheltered coral reef habitats to about 15 m depth (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=7663
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ecsenius stigmatura
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Blenny
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Elacatinus chancei
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Shortstripe goby
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Elacatinus evelynae
Synonyms: Gobiosoma evelynae
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 53 m (Ref. 9710), usually 1 - 50 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 4.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26340)
Distribution: Tropical; 22°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115)
Western Atlantic: Bahamas and the Lesser Antilles to the northern coast of South America. Also Antilles and western Caribbean (Ref. 26938).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Yellow stripe in front of each eye, joining near tip of snout to form V. Mouth inferior; snout overhangs upper lip, connected by frenum (Ref. 26938). A black stripe beginning on snout, passing through lower part of eye, across upper end of gill opening onto body where it broadens and continues along lower side to end of caudal fin (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Inhabits coral reefs with clear waters, preferably in oceanic, insular areas (Ref. 13928). In pairs near coral heads. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). A cleaner (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420). Feeds on ectoparasites of fishes (Ref. 13442).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=16640
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Elacatinus evelynae
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Golden Neon Goby, Sharknose Goby
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Elacatinus figaro
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m (Ref. 27343)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 3.4 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27343); 2.53 cm SL (female)
Distribution: Tropical; 7°S - 28°S
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 26; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 24
Biology: Occurs over coral and rocky bottoms on the mainland coast and at or off coastal islands; solitary or in groups of up to 6 individuals on coral heads, among crustose algae and encrusting sponges, or near sea urchins, seeking protection among the spines. Cleans other fishes, e.g. the blenniid Ophioblennius atlanticus, pomacentrid Abudefduf saxatilis, and the serranid Mytoperca rubra.
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=50627
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Elacatinus figaro
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Barber goby
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Elacatinus genie
Synonyms: Gobiosoma genie
Environment: Reef-associated; marine, usually 1 - 30 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 4.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Tropical; 23°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 27°N - 19°N
Western Central Atlantic: Bahamas and Grand Cayman Island.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Whitish with two black stripes, one middorsal and the other lateral on head but passing to lower side on body, both ending in caudal fin; pale band separating two black stripes bright yellow on head, this band narrowing as it passes anteriorly, forming a V on top of snout with band of other side (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Found on live coral. Removes ectoparasites from other fishes. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35408).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=12443
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Elacatinus genie
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
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Cleaning Goby
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Elacatinus horsti
Synonyms: Gobiosoma horsti
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 27 m (Ref. 9710)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Tropical; - 9°N
Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida (including Gulf Coast) in USA and Bahamas to Curaçao and Panama.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Narrow pale yellow or white line extending from eye to caudal fin base (Ref. 26938). Black, shading to whitish ventrally (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Always lives in association with tube sponges or massive sponges. Difficult to approach (Ref. 9710).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=3873
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Elacatinus horsti
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Yellowline goby
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Elacatinus louisae
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Spotlight goby
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Elacatinus macrodon
Synonyms: Garmannia macrodon, Gobiosoma macrodon, Tigrigobius macrodon
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 7 m (Ref. 9710)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida in USA (Ref. 7251) to northern South America.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. 13 dark bands narrower than pale interspaces (Ref. 26938).
Biology: Inhabits rock faces and tide pools (often under red algae), pilings and surfaces of large sponges.
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org//Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=3875
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Elacatinus macrodon
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Tiger goby, zombie goby, zebra goby
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Elacatinus multifasciatus
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Green Banded Goby
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Elacatinus oceanops
Synonyms: Gobiosoma oceanops
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 45 m (Ref. 9710), usually 1 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Subtropical; 21°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); - 16°N
Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida to Texas (USA) southward to Belize.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12. Electric blue stripe from front of eye to end of caudal fin. Pale stripe in front of each eye, not reaching tip of snout (Ref. 26938).
Biology: Inhabits coral heads. Removes ectoparasites from other fishes. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=3876
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Elacatinus oceanops
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://www.marinebreeder.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=1952
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Neon Goby
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Elacatinus prochilos
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Goby
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Elacatinus puncticulatus
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Red Headed Goby
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