Rusi Blenny
Mimoblennius rusi
- Usual depth2–11 m
- Water temperature25–26 °C
- Best monthsApril and July
- How commonRare
About this species
Mimoblennius rusi, the Rusi blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in the western Indian Ocean. This species grows to a length of 4 centimetres (1.6 in) SL. The specific name is an acronym which stands for the J. L. B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology, Rhodes University where the holotype and paratypes are retained.
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Where and when
Where it has been recorded
Worldwide
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Best months
Worldwide (open data)
- January: 0 records
- February: 0 records
- March: 0 records
- April: 2 records
- May: 1 records
- June: 1 records
- July: 3 records
- August: 1 records
- September: 0 records
- October: 0 records
- November: 0 records
- December: 0 records
Depth and water temperature
Depth
Mostly recorded at 2–11 m · Deepest record: 11 m
Water temperature
Recorded in surface water of 25–26 °C
Names and classification
- English
- Rusi Blenny
Similar species
Banded BlennyMimoblennius atrocinctus
- Cas Blenny
Mimoblennius cas
- Fringed Blenny
Mimoblennius cirrosus
- Chinbar Blenny
Mimoblennius lineathorax
Mimic blennyAspidontus taeniatus
Black BlennyAtrosalarias holomelas
Sources and credits
Names and taxonomy: WoRMS (CC BY 4.0) and the GBIF Backbone (CC BY 4.0). Photos: iNaturalist observers, each under the licence shown (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA).
- Depth, temperature, months and maps: records from OBIS and GBIF under CC0 or CC BY.
- Descriptions: Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA, each linked to its article.
- Conservation status as published by GBIF (IUCN Red List).
- 11 open-data records from 1965 to 1995.
- Species data updated November 4, 2026.
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