192 observationsLeast Concern
Alticus monochrus
Alticus monochrus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Blenniidae ›Genus: Alticus
About
Alticus monochrus is a species of combtooth blenny (family Blenniidae) in the genus Alticus. It is a tropical blenny found in Madagascar and Réunion, in the western Indian Ocean. It can reach a maximum total length of 10 centimetres (3.94 inches). The blennies feed primarily off of benthic algae. They are oviparous.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alticus monochrus is Alticus monochrus.
- The Alticus monochrus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Alticus monochrus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Alticus monochrus belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Alticus monochrus belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Alticus monochrus belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Alticus monochrus belongs to the family Blenniidae.
- Alticus monochrus belongs to the genus Alticus.