Fin's Fish Guide
The Redlip blenny (Ophioblennius macclurei) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 12 cm.
North America: Bahamas, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico and others
Description
The redlip blenny is a blenny (Blenniidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a dark, stocky body with a blunt head, conspicuous red lips and comb teeth. As a territorial bottom-dweller it fiercely defends a hole on shallow coral and rocky reefs and rasps algae from the stones. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Redlip blenny?
The Redlip blenny has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly black.
Where does the Redlip blenny live?
The Redlip blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. North America: Bahamas, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico and others
How big does the Redlip blenny get?
The Redlip blenny grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Redlip blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Redlip 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 Ophioblennius
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