Blunthead Fanged Blenny
NameBlunthead Fanged Blenny
Scientific NamePetroscirtes ancylodon
Common NamesBlunthead Fanged Blenny, Fanged Blenny, Blunthead Sabretooth Blenny
FamilyBlenniidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Damselfish, Robust Wrasses, Tangs (if tank size permits), Other Blennies (of different body shapes and temperaments)
Description
The Blunthead Fanged Blenny is a small, elongated saltwater fish known for its distinctive fangs and often mottled brown and white coloration. It is a mimic of cleaner wrasses, using this disguise to approach and nip at the fins or scales of larger fish. This species requires careful tankmate selection due to its semi-aggressive nature.
