Fin's Fish Guide
The Snow blenny (Rhabdoblennius snowi) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
Snow's blenny is a small blenny from the Western Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with skin fringes above the eyes and a mottled colour pattern. As a dweller of the intertidal zone it clings to rocks and in tidal pools and grazes algae and small benthic life. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Snow blenny?
The Snow blenny has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Skin fringes above the eyes; intertidal grazing blenny
Where does the Snow blenny live?
The Snow blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific
How big does the Snow blenny get?
The Snow blenny grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Snow blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Snow 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.
Is the Snow blenny edible?
The Snow blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Rhabdoblennius
More from the family Blenniidae
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