Leopard blenny - Exallias brevis

Species name: Exallias brevis

Synonyms: Salarias brevis, Exallias brevis, Exalias brevis, Cirripectes leopardus

Common Names: Leopard blenny

Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 14.5 cm / 5.7 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Western Central, Eastern Central and Northwest Pacific, Western and Eastern Indian Ocean

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Exallias brevis (Leopard blenny) should not be kept with the same or similar species. Sharks should also be avoided.

Aquarium Setup: Exallias brevis (Leopard blenny) is a temperate fish and can expire if rapidly moved to a tropical aquarium. To protect it self from harm (Leopard blenny produces slime. This slime can perish due to bad water quality or rough physical handelling, and cause the fish to die. They enjoy digging and will appreciate a bottom with mixed size rubble and gravel. Rock and coral can form suitable aquarium décor. Since the Leopard blenny is a vigorous jumper the aquarium should be covered to prevent fatal escapes.

Food: Exallias brevis (Leopard blenny) feed on algae, zoobenthos, hard corals and plants. Offer your fish a varied diet consisting of both vegetable and meaty foods, such as natural algae and spinach combined with chopped shrimp and clam.

Breeding: We have no information about Exallias brevis (Leopard blenny) breeding in aquariums.