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Tompot blenny

Parablennius gattorugine

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A large blenny from the northeastern Atlantic, from shallow coastal waters of western Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa. It reaches 30 centimetres.

Scientific name
Parablennius gattorugine
Family
Blenniidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Blenniidae
Order
Blenniiformes
Synonyms
Blennius gattorugine, Blennius ruber, Blennius varus, Parablennius gattorougine

Origin

Native region
Europa, África, Ásia

Size and lifespan

Adult size
30 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom
Diet
Herbivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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