Yellowface Pikeblenny
NameYellowface Pikeblenny
Scientific NameChaenopsis limbaughi
Common NamesYellowface Pikeblenny, Yellow-face Pikeblenny
FamilyChaenopsidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
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 SpeciesSmall gobies, Small blennies, Small wrasses, Clownfish, Chromis
Description
The Yellowface Pikeblenny is a small, elongated marine fish known for its burrowing behavior in sandy or rubble substrates. It typically has a mottled brown and tan body, often with a distinctive yellow coloration on its face. These fish are ambush predators, often perching with just their head exposed from their burrow, waiting for prey.
