- Ophioblennius
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Ophioblennius Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Blenniidae Genus: Ophioblennius Species: Ophioblennius atlanticus
Ophioblennius steindachneri
Ophioblennius trinitatusOphioblennius is a Genus of Blenniidae.
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Species
It comprises 3 species:
- Redlip blenny (Ophioblennius macclurei)
- Ophioblennius atlanticus
- Large-banded blenny (Ophioblennius steindachneri)
- Triple Blenny (Ophioblennius trinitatus)
Physical description
Ophioblennius blennies have cylindrical bodies and blunt heads with cirri.[1] They can grow up to about 6 inches long.[2]
Habitat
These blennies tend to live in shallow water, from 0–18 feet. They live mainly along the tropical and subtropical coastline of the Americas.
Notes
- ^ Humann,P:"Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life", page 50. New World Publications,1995.
- ^ "Blenny Family". http://www.fishbase.org/identification/specieslist.cfm?famcode=392&areacode=. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
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