Jeffords, Jeffrey

Blenny

Blenniidae

This colorful little blenny, about 1 1/2 inches long, was reluctant to emerge from its adopted home in the reef. After a few minutes I was able to get a view of this much of its head and body. Blennies are curious, territorial creatures and will follow a diver around the reef, hopping from perch to perch, perhaps hoping for a free meal from the disturbances created in the divers' wake. Blennies are bottom-dwellers, swimming just far enough to arrive at the next perch on the reef.

About this image

Identification
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Location

Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy coloration/patterning disruptive coloration (spots/stripes)
Anatomy body parts eyes
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic

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