Triplespot Blenny (Crossosalarias macrospilus)

Triplespot Blenny, a reference photo — Photo: Sylke Rohrlach from Sydney · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Triplespot blenny (Crossosalarias macrospilus) is a species combtooth blenny from the Western Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Triplespot Blenny 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

Salarias guttatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Crossosalarias
Species: Crossosalarias macrospilus

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