The Horned blenny (Paraclinus grandicomis) is a saltwater fish of the family Labrisomidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The horned blenny is a small blenny relative from the western Atlantic, in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The species grows to about 4 cm and has an elongate, mottled body with large, branched skin fringes (cirri) above the eyes that look like horns. It lives hidden among seagrass, sponges and weeds of shallow coastal water and eats small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Horned blenny?
The Horned blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Horned blenny live?
The Horned blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Horned blenny get?
The Horned blenny grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Horned blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Horned blenny is harmless to humans.
Is the Horned blenny edible?
The Horned blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Paraclinus
More from the family Labrisomidae
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