Ophioblennius | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Perciformes |
Family: | Blenniidae |
Genus: |
Ophioblennius T. N. Gill, 1860 |
Ophioblennius is a Genus of combtooth blennies native to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas.
There are currently five recognized species in this genus:
Ophioblennius blennies have cylindrical bodies and blunt heads with cirri. They can grow up to about 6 inches long.
These blennies tend to live in shallow water, from 0–18 feet.