Fin's Fish Guide
The Barchin blenny (Rhabdoblennius rhabdotrachelus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The barchin blenny is a small blenny from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky, brownish mottled body with lines on the throat and small skin fringes (cirri) above the eyes. As a bottom-dweller it stays in tide pools and on shallow rocky reefs and grazes algae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barchin blenny?
The Barchin blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Small stripes on the throat and cirri above the eyes; intertidal dweller
Where does the Barchin blenny live?
The Barchin blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific
How big does the Barchin blenny get?
The Barchin blenny grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Barchin blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Barchin blenny is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Barchin blenny edible?
The Barchin blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Rhabdoblennius
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