The Sierra Leone blenny (Parablennius sierraensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Sierra Leone blenny is a combtooth blenny (Blenniidae) from shallow rocky and intertidal water of the eastern Atlantic around West Africa. The species grows to about 7 cm and has an elongate, scaleless or small-scaled body with a blunt head, high-set eyes and often small skin fringes above them. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices, empty shells and small holes and grazes on algae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sierra Leone blenny?
The Sierra Leone blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sierra Leone blenny live?
The Sierra Leone blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Sierra Leone blenny get?
The Sierra Leone blenny grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Sierra Leone blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Sierra Leone blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Parablennius
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