Istiblennius meleagris, the peacock rockskipper, is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the western Pacific ocean. It is also known as the white-speckled blenny. Males can reach a maximum of 15 cm (5.9 in) TL, while females can reach a maximum of 10.6 cm (4.2 in) SL.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Peacock Rockskipper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Praealticus striatus
- Istiblennius edentulus
- Istiblennius dussumieri
- Antennablennius bifilum
- Entomacrodus lighti
- Istiblennius lineatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Genus
- Istiblennius
- Species
- Istiblennius meleagris
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