Jumping Blenny (Lepidoblennius marmoratus)

Also known as Spangled Blenny, Threefin, Threefin Blenny, Western Jumping Blenny

Description

Also known as Spangled Blenny, Threefin, Threefin Blenny, Western Jumping Blenny.

Found in small schools, on shallow inshore exposed platforms, over algae covered rocks and in pools of water. They can often be seen out of the water jumping from pool to pool.
They feed on benthic invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 11.5cm
Depth - 0-3m
Eastern Indian Ocean - Western and South Australia

These Blenny related fish have three fins which gives them the their name "Triplefins" Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/47184

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