Hairy Blenny

Labrisomus nuchipinnis

Also known as: Molly Miller, Scaly Blenny

ALSO KNOWN AS

Molly Miller
Scaly Blenny

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2025

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Hairy Blenny adult, photographed at Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica — @JarJar · Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica · October 20151 / 6

Overview

Found singly, during the day resting on Pectoral and Dorsal Fins, blending in with the background, amongst crevices in rocks, sand and seagrass beds of shallow reefs. Seen out and about at night foraging for food. Not afraid of divers but will retreat if threatened.

Scaly Blennies are found in various habitats perched on their fins and usually blending in with their surroundings.
Males and females often have different colouring and features.
Most are unafraid and don't move unless they feel threatened.

How to identify

COLOURS

Pattern: patterned spots stripes
Behaviour: bottom dwelling camouflaged nocturnal shelters in crevices solitary

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Habitat & where to find it

Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean, Eastern Atlantic
Exact location · 3
Country only · 3

LIVES IN

Found singly, during the day resting on Pectoral and Dorsal Fins, blending in with the background, amongst crevices in rocks, sand and seagrass beds of shallow reefs.

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