Fin's Fish Guide
The Clubhead barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria balanorum) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The clubhead barnacle blenny is a small blenny (Chaenopsidae) from the eastern Pacific, off Central America. The species grows to about 5 cm and has an elongate body and a strikingly blunt forehead set with knobs. It lives in empty barnacle and worm tubes on shallow rocky reefs, defends its tube fiercely and picks small zooplankton from the current. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Clubhead barnacle blenny?
The Clubhead barnacle blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Clubhead barnacle blenny live?
The Clubhead barnacle blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. North America: Mexico
How big does the Clubhead barnacle blenny get?
The Clubhead barnacle blenny grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Clubhead barnacle blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Clubhead barnacle 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.
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Same genus Acanthemblemaria
More from the family Chaenopsidae
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