Blenniidae

Imposter fangblenny

Plagiotremus phenax

Eight Centimeters Blenny of the Indian Ocean

• Black
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Elongated
• Small
• Tropical fish

Plagiotremus phenax, the Imposter fangblenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. This species reaches a length of 8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL. This blenny uses bio mimicry to avoid predation, as it has a strong resemblance to the disco blenny (Meiacanthus smithi).