Combtooth Blenny
Aspidontus taeniatus Quoy & Gaimard
1834, the False Cleaner. Mimicking Labroides
dimidiatus in both color, markings and behavior, the False
Cleaner sneaks up on unsuspecting victims and takes a bite out of
their flesh or scales. This fish is discernible from its wrasse
look-alike mainly by its sub-terminal (underslung) mouth. As you
might guess, rarely offered (by accident) in the trade/hobby. Nuka
Hiva, Marquesas image on left, Labroides on right.
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
Combtooth Blenny
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