1,397 observationsLeast Concern
Montagu's Blenny
Coryphoblennius galerita
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Blenniidae ›Genus: Coryphoblennius
About
The Montagu's blenny (Coryphoblennius galerita) is a species of combtooth blenny found in the intertidal zones of the eastern Atlantic ocean from England to Madeira and the Canary Islands as well the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. This species prefers rocky shores with much wave action. This species grows to a length of 7.6 centimetres (3.0 in) SL. It is the only species in the genus Coryphoblennius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Montagu's Blenny is Coryphoblennius galerita.
- Montagu's Blenny belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Montagu's Blenny belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Montagu's Blenny belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Montagu's Blenny belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Montagu's Blenny belongs to the family Blenniidae.
- Montagu's Blenny belongs to the genus Coryphoblennius.