Fish ID - Lawnmower Blenny?

[juice454]

This was sold to me as a Lawnmower Blenny. Pretty sure it is not. Anyone recognize it? It’s pretty shy. Hangs in the shadows and underside of rocks. Really only jets out to snag a piece of food and then right back to the underside of the rock.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I think that is one of the Priolepis gobies, more valuable than a lawnmower blenny!

Jay

 

[dhanking]

Yes I see Jay. I think you are right Jay.

 

[DC Reefer]

Welcome!!! I think Jay nailed it.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Got yourself a deal. Not an algae eater but much prettier

 

[JGT]

This was sold to me as a Lawnmower Blenny. Pretty sure it is not. Anyone recognize it? It’s pretty shy. Hangs in the shadows and underside of rocks. Really only jets out to snag a piece of food and then right back to the underside of the rock.

Not even the same family. Half bar goby. Good score for you.

 

[juice454]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I think that is one of the Priolepis gobies, more valuable than a lawnmower blenny!

Jay

I think you nailed it Jay. This describes the temperament to a “T”. Colors on mine are more purple/green but the markings are almost identical. Thanks much!