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Ophioblennius

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Ophioblennius is a genus of combtooth blennies native to the Atlantic and to the Pacific coasts of the Americas.

Species

There are currently five recognized species in this genus:[2]

Description

Ophioblennius blennies have cylindrical bodies and blunt heads with cirri.[3] They can grow up to about 15 centimetres (5.9 in) long.[2]

Habitat

These blennies tend to live in shallow water, from 0–5.5 metres (0–18 ft).

References

  1. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Ophioblennius". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). Species of Ophioblennius in FishBase. February 2013 version.
  3. ^ Humann,P:"Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life", page 50. New World Publications,1995.
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Ophioblennius: Brief Summary

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Ophioblennius is a genus of combtooth blennies native to the Atlantic and to the Pacific coasts of the Americas.

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