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Scarface rockskipper (Istiblennius pox)
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Ecological Illustration of Scarface rockskipper (Istiblennius pox)
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Blenniidae

Scarface rockskipper

Istiblennius pox

Jumping between pools with retreat

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • South Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Scarface rockskipper is a marine fish found around Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits coastal waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 13 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Blennies and Allies
Family
Blenniidae
Genus
Istiblennius
Water type
Marine
Body shape
elongated
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