Well, you could argue that we definitely slow-played revealing the latest mystery fish, first teasing it months ago! The answer was included in the July/August issue of CORAL! Here’s the complete entry from the Reef Visions column, as provided by Quality Marine!
GULF BLENNY
Ecsenius pulcher
Quality Marine
Los Angeles, California
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Geographic Origin: Western Indian Ocean
Maximum Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Herbivorous (wild), but accepts omnivorous fare
Care Level: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Notes: Available as aquacultured (captive-bred) via QM Labs. Adult coloration can vary wildly based on environmental
factors and the fi sh’s mood, ranging from solid tan, brown, or black, brown with a white belly, or gray/black with orange,
red and/or yellow on the posterior of the fish, with or without posterior dark vertical bars (e.g., inset photo by Sylvain Le Bris, taken off Al Fahal, Oman); see more of this polymorphic fish at iNaturalist via CORALmagazine.com/epulcher24
