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The Oyster blenny (Hypleurochilus aequipinnis) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The oyster blenny is a blenny (Blenniidae) from the Atlantic Ocean. The species is small and has a scaleless, mottled body with small skin flaps (cirri) above the eyes. Adults inhabit mangroves, wooden pilings and rocky shores, often in turbid, silty water, where they keep in crevices and cavities. On the bottom it feeds on crustaceans, hydroids, bryozoans and algae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oyster blenny?
The Oyster blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Cirri above the eyes; inhabits mangroves, pilings and rocky shores in turbid water.
Where does the Oyster blenny live?
The Oyster blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Atlantic Ocean; mangroves, pilings and rocky shores in turbid water.
How big does the Oyster blenny get?
The Oyster blenny grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Oyster blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Oyster blenny is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Oyster blenny edible?
The Oyster blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Hypleurochilus
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