The Trigloid blenny (Lipophrys trigloides) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The trigloid blenny is a small, scaleless rock fish of the family Blenniidae reaching about 13 cm. The stout body is brownish and mottled with a blunt head profile; breeding males darken to almost black. The species lives on shallow rocky shores and in tide pools of the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, sheltering among stones. As a bottom-dweller it grazes on algae and small invertebrates. The male defends a territory and guards the eggs laid in a crevice or cavity until they hatch. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance, but it is a typical inhabitant of the rocky shore.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Trigloid blenny?
The Trigloid blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Trigloid blenny live?
The Trigloid blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Trigloid blenny get?
The Trigloid blenny grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Trigloid blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Trigloid blenny is harmless to humans.
Is the Trigloid blenny edible?
The Trigloid blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lipophrys
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