Need help identifying fish

Graphicsplus · Jan 11, 2016

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me what kind of fish this is? Sorry I haven't been able to get a better pic but it's body is an orange color, his head is speckled white/grey and all fins top and bottom are like a black/white pattern and run the entire length of the fish .

Ill try to get better pics if I can catch him moving to a better spot.

cameronh · Jan 11, 2016

What spot is he even in lol?

human · Jan 11, 2016

Looks like some kind of wrasse, not sure what species though.

Graphicsplus · Jan 11, 2016

cameronh said:
What spot is he even in lol?

he's up against the heater where it attaches to tank (suction cups)

Graphicsplus · Jan 11, 2016

additional info: Was captured in a lobster trap here in the Florida Keys

mochaclownlover · Jan 11, 2016

It may be a juvenile green razor fish. you might want to check this site out as well.... @https://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/programs/coral/documents/2012/FIM/04-13/RVC_FL_Keys_Study_Guide.pdf

Graphicsplus · Jan 12, 2016

Ok got a little better pic. Did I mention it looks like this fish has legs which it uses to move along the bottom. Oh and spikes on the top of his head.

Anyway here is the latest pic.

evolved · Jan 12, 2016

Ugh, it's driving me nuts because I know that I know, but I cannot recall!
I bet TJ @eatbreakfast knows!

eatbreakfast · Jan 12, 2016

I don't recall the scientific name, but it is sometimes called a seaweed blenny. It is a small, peaceful, fish. Very personable. They will sometimes rock back and forth imitating seaweed.

RMS18 · Jan 12, 2016

Cool looking fish!

4FordFamily · Jan 12, 2016

Wow that is neat!!!

eatbreakfast · Jan 13, 2016

The genus is Paracinus. Individuals within the species are highly variable. It is likely that there are a few undescribed species lumped in. They are a very cool fish.

TheWhiteFord · Jan 13, 2016

Probably the best ($$$) pull you have gotten form a lobster trap @Graphicsplus

RMS18 · Jan 13, 2016

What do you think it is worth?

eatbreakfast · Jan 13, 2016

Bmwm235i said:
What do you think it is worth?

+-$35, common in the wild, just not in the trade all too often.

Graphicsplus · Jan 13, 2016

Thanks all. I still can't find any info on Paracinus anywhere. Is the spelling correct? A fish like this would certainly get lost in a reef tank. I think Ill have him taken back out to where he was found and set him free.

GP

eatbreakfast · Jan 13, 2016

Graphicsplus said:
Thanks all. I still can't find any info on Paracinus anywhere. Is the spelling correct? A fish like this would certainly get lost in a reef tank. I think Ill have him taken back out to where he was found and set him free.

GP

Sorry, I left a letter out of the genus, it's Paraclinus. There isn't a ton of info on them. I had a Pacific species a few years ago. They are described as being shy, but mine was very bold. Not a picky eater, ate any foods I offered. Veru peaceful, completely reef safe.

evolved · Jan 14, 2016

eatbreakfast said:
seaweed blenny

Ah, there we go; thank you! Couldn't recall to save my life.

saltyhog · Jan 14, 2016

Man, there's no way I could part with that unique fish! I have had a 1.5" Yasha's goby in my 6 foot tank that was a great addition. I don't think he'll get lost in your reef tank!

Graphicsplus · Jan 15, 2016

Yea Ill keep him in quarantine fora couple months and decide. It's hard to find him even in that small 10 gal so I can't imagine finding him in my DT. Hes nearly an inch.