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Plagiotremus phenax

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Plagiotremus phenax
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Plagiotremus
Species:
P. phenax
Binomial name
Plagiotremus phenax

Plagiotremus phenax, the Imposter fangblenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. This species reaches a length of 8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL.[2] This blenny uses bio mimicry to avoid predation, as it has a strong resemblance to the disco blenny (Meiacanthus smithi).[3]

References

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  1. ^ Williams, J.; Smith-Vaniz, W. and Hastings, P. (2014). "Plagiotremus phenax". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T48342412A48403822. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T48342412A48403822.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Plagiotremus phenax". FishBase. February 2013 version.
  3. ^ William Smith-Vaniz (2007). Saber-Toothed Blennies, Tribe Nemophini (Pisces: Blennidae). Academy of Natural Sciences. ISBN 978-1422319253.
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