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Smallspotted Combtooth Blenny
Ecsenius stictus
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About
Ecsenius stictus, known commonly as the Great Barrier Reef blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny in the genus Ecsenius. It is found in the Great Barrier Reef, and around the Chesterfield Islands. It can reach a maximum length of 5.8 centimetres. Blennies in this species feed primarily off of plants, including benthic algae and weeds.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Apr 21, 2026Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island, QLDObserver: margot_oorebeekView observation from Apr 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 14, 2021Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island, QLDObserver: margot_oorebeekView observation from Jun 14, 2021 on iNaturalist
- Jun 14, 2021Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Ray TurnbullView observation from Jun 14, 2021 on iNaturalist
- Mar 11, 2020Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: MichalView observation from Mar 11, 2020 on iNaturalist
- Dec 21, 2014Fitzroy Island, QLDObserver: Sue ChurchillView observation from Dec 21, 2014 on iNaturalist