Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Redlip Blenny
Ophioblennius atlanticus
Redlip Blenny
Category: Combtooth Blennies
Scientific Name: Ophioblennius atlanticus
Size: 2 to 4.5 in. (5 to 11 cm)  
Depth: 1-35 ft. (0-12 m)
Distribution: Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Blenniiformes (Order)
     └Blenniidae (Family)
      └Ophioblennius (Genus)

Gobies & Blennies
Combtooth Blennies

Redlip Blenny

Seaweed Blenny



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