{"product_id":"blenny-great-barrier-reef-blenny-ecsenius-stictus","title":"Blenny - Great Barrier Reef (Ecsenius stictus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Barrier Blenny (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"s1goab_m\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eEcsenius stictus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is \u003c\/span\u003ea small, shallow-water combtooth blenny endemic to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea, Australia. \u003cspan\u003eTypically found in depths of 1–20m, these 6cm fish feed on coral polyps and mucus. They are identified by a dark Y-shaped marking on the pectoral base, black chin-strap, and faint dark spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall, often pale or brownish, characterised by a dark, forked Y-shaped mark on the pectoral fin base, a black lower lip\/chin-strap, and fine dark spots on the rear body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExclusively found on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea off Queensland, Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers shallow coral reef environments, usually at depths of 1–20 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeeds mainly on coral polyps and mucous, as noted in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum length is approximately 6 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLike most comb-tooth blennies, they are likely to exhibit curious, \"smiling\" expressions, often seen perched on corals or rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cairns Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48054386360574,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/5593\/files\/species_a9_57622972ce0ff.w1000.h666.jpg?v=1775873771","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumgallery.com.au\/products\/blenny-great-barrier-reef-blenny-ecsenius-stictus","provider":"Aquarium Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}