Genus
Common name: False Cleanerfish
Scientific name: Aspidontus
Aspidontus is a genus of fish in the family Blenniidae, known for the False Cleanerfish, which mimics the beneficial cleaner wrasse to deceive other fish. While cleaner wrasses eat parasites off 'client' fish, Aspidontus species may bite and feed on the tissue or mucus of their victims. This mimicry allows them to get close to other fish, which can be detrimental in a community aquarium setting. Hobbyists should be cautious when considering adding these fish to their tanks due to their aggressive feeding behavior.