Sabretooth Blennies - this nasty little blennie imitates a cleaner wrasse. When a fish stops to be cleaned instead of picking off parisites it bites a piece out of the unsuspecting fish

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Sabretooth Blennies - this nasty little blennie imitates a cleaner wrasse. When a fish stops to be cleaned instead of picking off parisites it bites a piece out of the unsuspecting fish

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Sabretooth Blennies - this nasty little blennie imitates a cleaner wrasse. When a fish stops to be cleaned instead of picking off parisites it bites a piece out of the unsuspecting fish. These two have made their homes inside old beer bottles lying under a jetty.
Papua New Guinea.
Aspidontus taeniatus.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Talk about a fishy surprise! These Sabretooth Blennies are the ultimate tricksters of the underwater world. Posing as helpful cleaner wrasses, they lure unsuspecting fish in for a 'spa treatment' only to take a bite out of their clients instead! It's like a dental appointment gone terribly wrong. But these mischievous blennies have taken it up a notch by making their homes inside old beer bottles under a jetty. Who needs fancy coral reefs when you can cozy up in an empty bottle? Talk about unconventional real estate! This incredible photo from Papua New Guinea captures not just one, but two of these cunning creatures with their toothy grins on full display. They may be small, but don't let that fool you - they've got big personalities and even bigger appetites. It's fascinating to see how nature always finds ways to surprise us with its ingenuity. From imitating other species to finding shelter in unexpected places, these Sabretooth Blennies prove that there's never a dull moment beneath the waves. So next time you're diving or snorkeling in Oceania, keep an eye out for these cheeky little blennies and remember: looks can be deceiving!

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