Blenny

A blenny is a type of fish that belongs to the order Blenniiformes.

There are about 900 species of blennies in six families, and they are mostly marine, but some can live in brackish or freshwater habitats.

They have elongated bodies, large eyes and mouths, and long dorsal fins.

Some of them also have whisker-like structures on their heads called cirri.

Blenny is a common name for many types of fish that share similar morphology and behaviour.

They are mostly small, usually marine fishes found from tropical to cold seas.

Blennies live in various habitats, from rocky pools to sandy beaches, reefs, and beds of kelp.

Many live in shallow water.

Some blennies, otherwise known as "rock-hoppers", can leap from the water onto rocks in order to reach other pools.

Blennies are generally bottom-dwelling fishes, except for some species that mimic cleaner fishes and swim in the water column to prey on unsuspecting fish.

Blennies are also known for their ability to adapt to different salinities and temperatures, and some can even survive on land for short periods of time.

Blennies are a diverse and fascinating group of fishes that can be found in many coastal waters around the world.

They are often encountered by people exploring rock pools or snorkeling in reefs.

Some blenny species are also kept as aquarium fishes by hobbyists.

A blenny is a type of small, bottom-dwelling fish that belongs to the order Blenniiformes.

There are about 900 species of blennies in six families, and they can be found in tropical to cold seas.

Blennies have elongated bodies, large eyes, and long dorsal fins with short spines.

Some blennies also have whisker-like structures called cirri on their heads and snouts.

Blennies are often colorful and have various patterns and markings on their scales.

Blennies live in different habitats, such as rocky pools, sandy beaches, reefs, and kelp beds.

Some blennies can even hop from the water onto rocks or land.

Blennies feed on different types of food, such as dead plant and animal matter, algae, or small invertebrates.

Some blennies are also known to mimic other fish, such as cleaner wrasses, and bite unsuspecting fish.

Blennies are popular among aquarium hobbyists because of their unique appearance and behavior.

Some common types of blenny fish that are kept in aquariums are the bicolor blenny, the lawnmower blenny, the starry blenny, and the scooter blenny.