Ecsenius caeruliventris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Ecsenius
Species:
E. caeruliventris
Binomial name
Ecsenius caeruliventris

Ecsenius caeruliventris, known commonly as the bluebelly blenny in Indonesia,[2] is a species of combtooth blenny in the genus Ecsenius. It is a tropical blenny found in the western Pacific ocean, specifically in Sulawesi, Indonesia.[2] Male Ecsenius caeruliventris can reach a maximum length of 2.4 centimetres, while females can reach a maximum length of 2.37 centimetres;[2] it is one of the smallest blennies in Ecsenius.[3] The species name means "sky-blue belly" from the Latin words caeruleus and ventris, referring to the blue abdomen on the species; the common name is derived from this. The species is most similar to its sister taxon E. shirleyae and E. bandanus.[3]

Ecsenius caeruliventris are oviparous, and guard their eggs.[2] The blennies swim at a depth range of 3–5 metres.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Williams, J.T. (2014). "Ecsenius caeruliventris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T48342150A48379088. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T48342150A48379088.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2018). "Escenius caeruliventris" in FishBase. October 2018 version.
  3. 1 2 "Ecsenius caeruliventris and E. shirleyae, two new species of blenniid fishes from Indonesia, and new distribution records for other species of Ecsenius" Victor G. Springer & Gerald R. Allen, 2004. Zootaxa, ISSN 1175-5334


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