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The Tasmanian blenny (Parablennius tasmanianus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The Tasmanian blenny is a scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from temperate coastal and estuarine waters of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a stocky, brown-mottled body with a blunt head and fringe-like tufts (cirri) above the eyes. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices, holes and empty shells of rocky reefs and tide pools and rasps algae and snaps small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tasmanian blenny?
The Tasmanian blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Tasmanian blenny live?
The Tasmanian blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
How big does the Tasmanian blenny get?
The Tasmanian blenny grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Tasmanian blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Tasmanian 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 Parablennius
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