Aquaria
Entomacrodus niuafoouensis

Entomacrodus niuafoouensis

NameEntomacrodus niuafoouensis
Scientific NameEntomacrodus niuafoouensis
Common NamesNiuafo'ou Blenny, Niuafo'ou Rockskipper
FamilyBlenniidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Niuafo'ou Island, Fiji, Samoa
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Clownfish, Chromis, Non-aggressive damselfish

Description

The Niuafo'ou Blenny is a small, cryptic marine fish found in the shallow reef environments of the Western Pacific. It exhibits mottled green, brown, and white coloration, providing excellent camouflage among rocks and algae. This blenny is primarily an herbivore, grazing on benthic algae and detritus.

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