Ambon rockskipper

Paralticus amboinensis

Sixteen Centimeters Blenny of Central Pacific

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Paralticus amboinensis, the Ambon rockskipper or the big-nose blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in the western central Pacific Ocean. This species reaches a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) TL. It is currently the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Paralticus
Maximum length: 16 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: known only from northeastern Sabah east to western New Guinea at Biak Island and Geelvink [=Sarera or Cenderawasih] Bay.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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