Multicolor combtooth blenny [Polylabris multicolor]
Description
The multicolor combtooth blenny is a vibrant, colorful species that thrives in the warm waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It is known for its scale pattern, which combines a multitude of colors, including blue, green, yellow, and red. It is a bottom-dwelling species, often found in coral reefs, and it is known for its aggressive behavior, often defending its territory against intruders. The multicolor combtooth blenny primarily feeds on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
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| Family |
Gill Flukes
Mazocraeidae
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| Genus |
Polylabris
Polylabris
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