Dusky blenny

The Dusky blenny lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 1 - 5 m environment.

The Dusky Blenny has an elongated body. They will help keep reef aquariums free of problem algae. They have a hardy appetite and are easy to maintain. More

Dusky Blenny, Brown Coral Blenny, Black Blenny, Black Sailfin Blenny, Brown Combtooth Blenny. Identification: The male of this species is usually larger than the female and goes through a series of color changes during breeding. More

Common names

Blénido de limo in Spanish (español)
dusky blenny in English
Sapito pardo in Spanish (español)
trambollo pardo in Spanish (español)
灰体软梳鳚 in Mandarin Chinese
灰體軟梳鳚 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Perciformes
Family : Labrisomidae
Genus : Malacoctenus
Species : Malacoctenus gilli
Authority : Steindachner, 1867