Yellowface Pikeblenny

Diagnosis: The modal fin-ray count of D-XVIII-XXI,31-36 sA-34-37 P-12-13 indicates the members of Chaenopsis. These species share fin ray counts and can be difficult to distinguish. The primary distinction is habitat: the common C. limbaughi is found around reefs and sandy areas, while C. ocellatus lives in deeper seagrass beds. C. resh is a rare deeper-water species found in

Light brown with pale dots and a narrow mid-lateral brown stripe, sometimes broken into blotches; faint bars on body; small black spot at front of dorsal fin; mature males with more yellow on head, gill membranes black; branchiostegal rays blue (Ref. 13442).

Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 36; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 33 - 37

Occurs in groups, one to a hole, in limestone or coral rubble in clear water. Feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fishes.

Occurs in groups, one to a hole, in limestone or coral rubble in clear water. Feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fishes (Ref. 5521).

aquarium: commercial

The yellowface pikeblenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi) is a species of chaenopsid blenny found in coral reefs in the western central Atlantic, including the Bahamas and Caribbean. It can reach a maximum length of 8.5 centimetres (3.3 in) TL. This species feeds primarily on crustaceans, finfish, and worms and can be found in the commercial aquarium trade. The specific name honours the zoologist, diver and underwater photographer Conrad Limbaugh (1925-1960).