Brown Coral Blenny

Juveniles uniformly yellowish (Ref. 1602), adults dark brown to black (Ref. 37816).

Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 18 - 20; Vertebrae: 33 - 34

Lives among branches of live and dead corals of sheltered shallow reefs (Ref. 2334). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).

aquarium: commercial