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.
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