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Ray-finned Fishes of Zihuatanejo

CLASS ACTINOPTERYGII

Sabretooth Blenny

Plagiotremus azaleus

The Sabertooth Blenny (Plagiotremus azaleus) is a fascinating species of combtooth blenny known for its mimicry and aggressive feeding behavior. It is part of the Blenniidae family and is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. A kleptoparasite, meaning it steals food from other fish.Mimics the behavior of cleaner fish to get close to unsuspecting hosts before biting off scales, mucus, or skin.

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