Jewelled Blenny
Salarias fasciatus

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- Habitat
- Reef
- Max size
- 14 cm
- Depth
- 0-8 m
- Family
- Blenniidae
Salarias fasciatus, commonly known as the jewelled blenny or lawnmower blenny is a benthic, neritic, marine fish species endemic to Australasia. Despite being known as the lawnmower blenny, due to its propensity to consume algae growth in aquaria, it is principally a detritivore, with plant material making up only about 15% of its diet. The lawnmower blenny camoflauges itself with its surroundings, even changing color to hide from predators.
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