Scientific name : Ecsenius mandibularis
Family : Blenniidae
Native to : Western Pacific Ocean
Interesting fact : The body of the queensland blenny is protected by a layer of slime.
Conservation status : Not Evaluated
Found living in coral reefs is the queensland blenny, a fish that is 7.5 cm long and has an elongated, tapering body with a long dorsal fin. It is herbivorous, feeding on plants, benthic algae and weeds. This territorial fish enjoys digging and jumping. They are oviparous with males attending the eggs until they hatch.
