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Midas Blenny
About Midas Blenny
The Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas) is a fish species widely found throughout tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region, from the east coast of Africa to the Marquesan islands. This beautifully colored fish has large blue eyes and two blue lines. It is also elongated, has comb-like teeth, and swims like an eel.
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Common Name
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Persian blenny, lyretail blenny, Golden blenny
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ecsenius midas
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Species
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Ecsenius midas
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Genus
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Ecsenius
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Family
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Blenniidae
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SubOrder
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Blennioidei
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Order
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Blenniiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Midas Blenny |
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Color
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Yellow
Gold
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Midas Blenny including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Midas Blenny. |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Africa
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