- Ecsenius opsifrontalis
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Ecsenius opsifrontalis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Blenniidae Genus: Ecsenius Species: E. opsifrontalis Binomial name Ecsenius opsifrontalis
Chapman & Schultz, 1952Ecsenius opsifrontalis, known commonly as the Comical blenny in Micronesia,[1] is a species of combtooth blenny in the genus Ecsenius.[2] It is found in coral reefs in the Pacific ocean.[2] It was named by W.M. Chapman and L.P. Schultz in 1952,[3] and can reach a maximum length of 5 centimetres.[2] Blennies in this species feed primarily off of plants, including benthic algae and weeds,[4] and are commercial aquarium fish.[2]
References
- ^ Common names for Ecsenius opsifrontalis at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b c d Ecsenius opsifrontalis at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Chapman, W. M. and L. P. Schultz 1952 (24 Apr.) Review of the fishes of the blennioid genus Ecsenius, with descriptions of five new species. Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 102 (3310): 507-528.
- ^ Food items for Ecsenius opsifrontalis at www.fishbase.org.
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