729 observationsLeast Concern
East Atlantic Redlip Blenny
Ophioblennius atlanticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Blenniidae ›Genus: Ophioblennius
About
Ophioblennius atlanticus, also known as the redlip blenny and the horseface blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny, family Blenniidae, found primarily in the western central Atlantic ocean. Redlip blennies can be found in coral crests and shallow fringing reefs. They are highly territorial and attack intruders with two long, sharp canine teeth. The adults are found at depths of 10 to 20 meters, and the eggs are benthic. The adults may reach up to four...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of East Atlantic Redlip Blenny is Ophioblennius atlanticus.
- The East Atlantic Redlip Blenny has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- East Atlantic Redlip Blenny belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- East Atlantic Redlip Blenny belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- East Atlantic Redlip Blenny belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- East Atlantic Redlip Blenny belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- East Atlantic Redlip Blenny belongs to the family Blenniidae.
- East Atlantic Redlip Blenny belongs to the genus Ophioblennius.