Scientific Name:
Ecsenius namiyei.
Other Common Names:
Namive's Blenny, Yellowtail Black Blenny.
Identification:
Body coloration graduates from a primarily blackish-purple body to an electric indigo and yellow-white tail.
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific.
Maximum Size:
To 4".
Reef Tank Safe:
Yes.
Diet & Feeding:
This fish is a herbivore and should have its diet supplemented with vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations.
Characteristics & Compatibility:
This Blenny does best in a tank with large amounts of natural algae to graze on and it is best to house singly unless the two are a mated pair. The Black Combtooth Blenny spends most of its time flitting from rock to rock as it looks for algae to feed upon.
