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redlip blenny it camouflages well but if you look closely it is in the middle of the frame<br />
 Ophioblennius atlanticus Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

redlip blenny

it camouflages well but if you look closely it is in the middle of the frame

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"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 inches in length when fully grown, and.. more

Similar species: Blennies
Species identified by Eric_S
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Uploaded Aug 10, 2016. Captured Aug 1, 2016 01:47.
  • Micro HD+ Underwater Camera
  • f/2.8
  • 1/913s
  • ISO100
  • 2.7mm