Genus
Common name: Blenny
Scientific name: Cirripectes
Cirripectes is a genus of blennies found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. These small, active fish are known for their distinctive comb-like teeth and are often seen perching on rocks or coral. They are a popular choice for reef aquariums due to their interesting behavior and ability to help control algae growth. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial towards their own kind. Hobbyists should provide them with plenty of hiding places and a mature aquarium with established microfauna.
- Common name: White-dotted blennyScientific name: Cirripectes alboapicalis
- Common name: Blackflap blennyScientific name: Cirripectes auritus
- Common name: Spotted-chin blennyScientific name: Cirripectes castaneus
- Common name: Lady Musgrave blennyScientific name: Cirripectes chelomatus
- Common name: Filamentous blennyScientific name: Cirripectes filamentosus
- Common name: Spotted blennyScientific name: Cirripectes fuscoguttatus
- Common name: Imitator BlennyScientific name: Cirripectes imitator
- Common name: White-speckled blennyScientific name: Cirripectes obscurus
- Common name: Squiggly blennyScientific name: Cirripectes quagga
- Common name: Red-streaked blennyScientific name: Cirripectes stigmaticus
- Common name: Scarface blennyScientific name: Cirripectes vanderbilti
- Common name: Red-speckled blennyScientific name: Cirripectes variolosus