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The Crested Blenny (Hypleurochilus geminatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The crested blenny is a small blenny of the family Blenniidae from the western Atlantic off the east coast of North America. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a scaleless, brownish and mottled body with small skin flaps above the eyes. It inhabits shallow, hard substrates such as rocks, oyster beds and piers in coastal and estuarine water. As a small bottom dweller it feeds on small invertebrates and algae. The eggs are adhesive and attached to the substrate by a pad and guarded by the male. Owing to its camouflage and secretive habits it is little noticed. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Crested Blenny?
The Crested Blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Scaleless, marbled body with small skin flaps above the eyes; inhabitant of rocks and oyster beds.
Where does the Crested Blenny live?
The Crested Blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic; shallow hard substrates of eastern North America.
How big does the Crested Blenny get?
The Crested Blenny grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Crested Blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Crested Blenny is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Crested Blenny edible?
The Crested Blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Hypleurochilus
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