Bluethroat Blenny

Alloblennius pictus is a small, shy but curious species of fish belonging to the combtooth blenny family (Blenniidae). Initially classified under the genus Rhabdoblennius by Lotan, these blennies inhabit the warm, tropical waters of the northwestern 🌊 Indian Ocean, including regions such as the Gulf of Aqaba, the 🌊 Red Sea, and the Gulf of Tadjoura near 🇩🇯 Djibouti. They are primarily demersal, living close to or on the ocean floor.

These fish can grow to a maximum standard length of approximately 2.6 centimeters (1.02 inches). Males are distinguished by two elliptical spots located behind their pectoral fins. Alloblennius pictus are oviparous, meaning they reproduce by laying eggs. The eggs are demersal and sticky, attaching to surfaces with the help of a filamentous, adhesive pad. After hatching, the larvae are planktonic, typically residing in shallow coastal waters. During reproduction, this species exhibits distinct pairing behavior.