Richardsonichthys [Richardsonichthys]

Description

Richardsonichthys is characterized by its strikingly long pectoral fins and a relatively smooth body. These fish are found in shallow, tropical, and subtropical waters, often hiding among rubble and coral. They feed on small crustaceans and fish, using their elongated fins for maneuvering in tight spaces.

Species
Striped poison-fang blenny
Striped poison-fang blenny [Richardsonichthys leucogaster]
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Red Sea mimic blenny
Red Sea mimic blenny [Richardsonichthys dinar]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
Statistics
  • Species 2