Yellowfin Fringehead
NameYellowfin Fringehead
Scientific NameNeoclinus icelus
Common NamesYellowfin Fringehead
FamilyChaenopsidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, British Columbia, Baja California
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (best kept in species-specific tank)
Description
The Yellowfin Fringehead is a small, highly territorial blenny known for its elaborate cirri above the eyes and its habit of inhabiting empty shells, tubes, or crevices. They are ambush predators, often seen peeking out of their homes, ready to snap at passing prey. Their vibrant yellow fins, though not always visible, give them their common name.
