Spotted rockskipper

Istiblennius spilotus

Leaps between pools when threatened

Spotted rockskipper is known from Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish. It occurs in coastal waters.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Istiblennius
Maximum length: 14 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the Gulf of Oman to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. Recently reported from Reunion (Ref. 53568 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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