Family Blenniidae Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | |
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Similar Ophioblennius atlanticus, Ophioblennius steindachneri, Ophioblennius macclurei, Entomacrodus, Hypleurochilus |
Ophioblennius is a Genus of combtooth blennies native to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas.
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Ophioblennius atlanticus atlanticus
Species
There are currently five recognized species in this genus:
Description
Ophioblennius blennies have cylindrical bodies and blunt heads with cirri. They can grow up to about 6 inches long.
Habitat
These blennies tend to live in shallow water, from 0–18 feet.
References
Ophioblennius Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA