Jumping Blenny
Lepidoblennius marmoratus
Also known as: Spangled Blenny, Threefin, Threefin Blenny, Western Jumping Blenny
- Spangled Blenny
- Threefin
- Threefin Blenny
- Western Jumping Blenny
Overview
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.
Eastern Indian Ocean - Western and South Australia
These Blenny related fish have three fins which gives them the their name "Triplefins"
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Indian Ocean
- Country only · 3
Found in small schools, on shallow inshore exposed platforms, over algae covered rocks and in pools of water.
Adult photos 3
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