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leaping blenny (Alticus kirkii)
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Blenniidae

leaping blenny

Alticus kirkii

Males guard eggs and leap from shelter

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • South Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

leaping blenny is a marine fish from Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 11 cm.

Genus
Alticus
Maximum length
11 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Reunion (Ref. 53568 ) to India, including the Persian Gulf (Ref. 11441 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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