Genus

Common name: Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse

Scientific name: Plagiotremus

Plagiotremus is a genus of fish known for species like the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, which engage in a fascinating mutualistic relationship with larger fish by removing parasites from their skin. These cleaner wrasses are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their vibrant colors and beneficial cleaning behavior. However, they require a well-established aquarium with a stable environment and plenty of rockwork to thrive. They are also known for their mimicry abilities, with some species imitating other fish to gain advantages.

  1. Common name: Ewa blenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus ewaensis
  2. Hit And Run Blenny on a reef in the Red Sea egypt
    Common name: Scale-eating fang blenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus goslinei
  3. 水中の水草の間を泳ぐニジギンポ(Striped poison-fang blenny mimic)の姿
    Common name: Bicolour fangblenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus laudandus
  4. Common name: Impostor fangblenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus phenax
  5. Blue lined sabre tooth blenny plagiotremus rhinorhynchos peering out from it's home, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    Common name: Bluestriped fangblenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos
  6. Piano fangblenny
    Common name: Piano fangblenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus tapeinosoma
  7. Common name: Townsend's fangblenny
    Scientific name: Plagiotremus townsendi