The Serpent blenny (Lumpenus lampretaeformis) is a saltwater fish of the family Stichaeidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The snakeblenny is a very elongate, eel-like bottom fish of the family Stichaeidae reaching about 50 cm. A long, continuous dorsal fin runs along almost the whole body, the anal fin along two-thirds, and the tail tapers to a point. The colour is pale brown on the back, bluish on the flanks and greenish-yellow on the belly, with numerous irregular brown patches. The species lives on mud bottoms of the northern Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic, usually between 40 and 100 m, in self-dug Y-shaped tubes. It feeds on small crustaceans, molluscs, brittle stars and worms. The snakeblenny is of no fisheries value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Serpent blenny?
The Serpent blenny has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Serpent blenny live?
The Serpent blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Serpent blenny get?
The Serpent blenny grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Serpent blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Serpent blenny is harmless to humans.
Is the Serpent blenny edible?
The Serpent blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lumpenus
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