Red Sea mimic blenny [Richardsonichthys dinar]
Description
Endemic to the Red Sea, this species is distinguished by its vivid red coloration with white markings. It mimics the venomous Meiacanthus species for protection against predators. The Red Sea mimic blenny is a small, benthic species that lives in coral reef environments, often hiding among rocks and crevices.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
|
| Genus |
Richardsonichthys
Richardsonichthys
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