Sabertooth Blenny
NameSabertooth Blenny
Scientific NamePlagiotremus rhinorhynchos
Common NamesSabertooth Blenny, Bluestriped Fangblenny, False Cleanerfish, Bluestriped Blenny
FamilyBlenniidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Large Tangs, Triggerfish (with caution), Other robust, fast-moving fish
Description
The Sabertooth Blenny is a slender, eel-like marine fish known for its mimicry of cleaner wrasse and its unique feeding strategy of nipping scales and mucus from larger fish. It features a distinctive blue stripe along its back and large, sabre-like teeth. Due to its specialized diet and aggressive behavior, it is considered an advanced species for dedicated aquarists.
