Schmitt's Pikeblenny
NameSchmitt's Pikeblenny
Scientific NameChaenopsis schmitti
Common NamesSchmitt's Pikeblenny, Pikeblenny
FamilyChaenopsidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Small blennies, Small wrasses, Clownfish, Peaceful damselfish
Description
Chaenopsis schmitti, commonly known as Schmitt's Pikeblenny, is a small, elongated marine fish found in the Western Atlantic. It is known for its burrowing behavior, often inhabiting abandoned worm tubes or creating its own in sandy substrates. This species is a carnivorous ambush predator, feeding on small invertebrates.
