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Quillfin Blenny

Gobioclinus filamentosus

Also known as: Filamentous Blenny, Scaly Blenny

Adult
@Mike · Carriacou Island, Grenada · February 20101 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, resting on pectoral and dorsal fins, blending in with the background, over coral, rock, and seagrass beds, of deep reefs rich in algae growth.

Males and females differ in colour as well as the males have a more elongated fore-dorsal fin.

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.

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Central Atlantic, Caribbean
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Found singly, resting on pectoral and dorsal fins, blending in with the background, over coral, rock, and seagrass beds, of deep reefs rich in algae growth.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderBlenniiformes
    5. familyLabrisomidae
    6. genusGobioclinus
    7. speciesGobioclinus filamentosus (Springer, 1960)

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    More in the family

    Labrisomids (Labrisomidae)