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Ambon rockskipper (Paralticus amboinensis)
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Blenniidae

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.

Water type
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
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