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Parablennius

Parablennius goreensis

(Valenciennes, 1836)

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Eastern Atlantic.

Size: 3 inches (7 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs and usually found between depths of 3 – 50 feet (1 – 15 m) where it mainly feeds upon algae and detritus.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Blennioidei

    Family: Blenniidae

    Genus: Parablennius

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Has a temperature range of 68 - 75°F (20 - 24°C).

Best left in the wild.

 Parablennius goreensis (Unknown)
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