Fin's Fish Guide
The Banded blenny (Paraclinus fasciatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labrisomidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Western Atlantic and Caribbean, in sheltered shallow waters with coral, rock or sand bottoms, especially in seagrass beds.
Description
The banded blenny is a small blenny (family Labrisomidae) of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species reaches about 6 cm and has an elongate, brownish body with dark bars and small skin fringes above the eyes. It occurs in protected, shallow waters with coral, rock or sand bottoms, especially in seagrass beds, where it shelters among vegetation and crevices. It is a bottom hunter whose diet consists of small invertebrates and varies with season and location. The species is harmless to humans and of no fishery value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded blenny?
The Banded blenny has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Small, banded blenny of seagrass beds; skin fringes above the eyes.
Where does the Banded blenny live?
The Banded blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic and Caribbean, in sheltered shallow waters with coral, rock or sand bottoms, especially in seagrass beds.
How big does the Banded blenny get?
The Banded blenny grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Banded blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded blenny is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded blenny edible?
The Banded blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Paraclinus
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