''Aspidontus'' is a genus of combtooth blennies found in the

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and

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Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * '' Aspidontus dussumieri'' (

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, 1836) (Lance blenny) * '' Aspidontus taeniatus'' Quoy &

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, 1834 (False cleanerfish) * '' Aspidontus tractus'' Fowler, 1903

References

Taxa named by Georges Cuvier Blenniinae {{Blenniidae-stub