Ophioblennius

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Ophioblennius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Blenniidae Genus: Ophioblennius Species: Ophioblennius atlanticus Ophioblennius steindachneri Ophioblennius trinitatus

Ophioblennius is a Genus of Blenniidae.

Contents 1 Species 2 Physical Description 3 Habitat 4 Notes

[edit] Species

It comprises 3 species:

• Redlip blenny(Ophioblennius atlanticus)
• Large-banded blenny(Ophioblennius steindachneri)
• Triple Blenny(Ophioblennius trinitatus)

[edit] Physical Description

Ophioblennius blennies have cylindrical bodies and blunt heads with cirri.^[1]They can grow up to about 6 inches long.^[2]

[edit] Habitat

These blennies tend to live in shallow water, from 0-18 feet. They live mainly along the tropical and subtropical coastline of the Americas.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Humann,P:"Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life", page 50. New World Publications,1995.
2. ^ Blenny Family. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.