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Labrisomus

Labrisomus philippii

(Steindachner, 1866)

Chalapo Blenny

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Southeast Pacific Ocean: Chile and Peru.

Size: 8 inches (20 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coral and rocky reefs and usually found between depths of 3 – 15 feet (1 – 5 m) where it feeds upon small crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Not purposely collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Blennioidei

    Family: Labrisomidae

    Genus: Labrisomus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Labrisomus philippii (Chalapo Blenny)
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