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Ophioblennius

Scientific classification e
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Blenniiformes
Family:
Blenniidae
Genus:
Ophioblennius
T. N. Gill, 1860

Ophioblennius is a genus of combtooth blennies native to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas.




Contents






  • 1 Species


  • 2 Description


  • 3 Habitat


  • 4 References





Species


There are currently five recognized species in this genus:[1]




  • Ophioblennius atlanticus (Valenciennes, 1836)


  • Ophioblennius clippertonensis V. G. Springer, 1962


  • Ophioblennius macclurei (Silvester, 1915) (Redlip blenny)


  • Ophioblennius steindachneri D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1898 (Large-banded blenny)


  • Ophioblennius trinitatus A. Miranda-Ribeiro, 1919 (Triple Blenny)



Description


Ophioblennius blennies have cylindrical bodies and blunt heads with cirri.[2] They can grow up to about 6 inches long.[1]



Habitat


These blennies tend to live in shallow water, from 0–18 feet.



References





  1. ^ ab Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2013). Species of Ophioblennius in FishBase. February 2013 version.


  2. ^ Humann,P:"Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life", page 50. New World Publications,1995.












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