Blenny Collection

Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus) adult, sheltering in hole, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

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Schooling fusiliers and anthias swim past reef covered with hard corals, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Close-up of blenny fish (Blenniidae) emerging from hiding place, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Lance blenny fish peering out of hole in coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Blenny fish (Blenniidae) poking it's head out of coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Yaeyama Blenny - with colony of Robust Sea Squirts Tunicate, Atriolum robustum - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Yaeyama Blenny - Batu Rufos dive site, Penemu Island, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia Yaeyama Blenny - Batu Rufos dive site, Penemu Island, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Viviparous blenny, shanny, tompot blenny and Indian humphead
Viviparous blenny, Zoarces viviparus 104, shanny, Lipophrys pholis 105, tompot blenny, Parablennius gattorugine 107, and Indian humphead, Kurtus indicus 108

Snake blenny, lesser spiny eel and wolf fish
Snake blenny, Ophidion barbatum 73, lesser spiny eel, Macrognathus aculeatus 74, wolf fish, Anarhichas lupus 75, and its jaw and teeth 76, 77

Peacock blenny, flathead mullet, and black goby
Peacock blenny, Salaria pavo (Blennius pavo) 3, flathead mullet, Mugil cephalus 1, and black goby, Gobius niger 2. Handcolored engraving by Dumenil after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d

Tompot blenny, Parablennius gattorugine (Gattorugine, Blennius gattorugine). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Shanny, Lipophrys pholis (Smooth blenny, Blennius pholis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Viviparous eelpout, Zoarces viviparus (Viviparus blenny, Blennius viviparus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus (Spotted blenny or butter fish, Blennius gunnellus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Knappweed, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999132 Knappweed, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

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Shanny common blenny (Lipophrys pholis) male showing breeding colours looking out from a crack in shallow water. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

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Jewelled Blenny - Critter Hunt dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

Large-banded Blenny (Ophiblennius steindachneri) can be found close to cracks and holes in the reef around the Galapagos Islands; Galapagos Archipelago, Ecuador

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) in hard coral; Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Caribbean

Male Shortbodied Blenny
This male Shortbodied blenny (Exallias brevis) is guarding its nearby egg mass that was laid deep into the coral; Hawaii, United States of America

A Tiny Combtooth Blenny, Ecsenius Sp, Emerges From A Hole In Hard Coral Off The Island Of Yap; Micronesia

Caribbean, Blenny Fish Looking Out From Reef; Bonaire

Zoarces viviparus, or Viviparous Eelpout, also known as Viviparous Blenny, European Eelpout and Greenbone. Date: 1863

Indonesia, Papua, Fak Fak, Triton Bay. Schooling fusiliers and anthias swim past
Schooling fusiliers and anthias swim past reef covered with hard corals, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Peacock Blenny mature male with small head-crest (composite image) Date:

A jawfish aerating eggs in its mouth in West Palm Beach, Florida

Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) adult, guarding eggs under rock exposed at low tide, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

redspotted blenny portrait
(Blenniella periophthalmus)

Wills cigarette card - Smooth Blenny. Date: circa 1935

Ophidion barbatum, or Snake Blenny, also known as Bearded Ophidium. Date: 1864

Blennius ocellaris, or Butterfly Blenny. Date: 1863

Parablennius gattorugine, or Tompot Blenny. Date: 1863

Hammerhead, Sphyrna zygaena, and smooth hound shark, Mustelus mustelus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Redspotted blenny fish amid coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Blenny living in brain coral, Bonaire, N. A
Blenny living in brain coral, Bonaire, N.A

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Lance blenny fish peers out of hole in coral
Lance blenny fish peering out of hole in coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A blenny fish pokes its head out of a coral
Blenny fish (Blenniidae) poking its head out of coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Illustration of Blenny fish

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Shanny (composite image) Date:

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Ceram Blenny. Date:

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Bath's Blenny on coral. Date:

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Blenny in bottle. Date:

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Jewelled Blenny. Date:

Secretary blenny sits out in the open during a night dive under the salt pier, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Pair of red gobies on blue tunicate with eggs, Bali, Indonesia

Red goby with a clutch of eggs on a blue tunicate, Bali, Indonesia

Striped blenny on a pink sponge, Papua New Guinea
Striped blenny on a pink sponge, Volcano Crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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In the vibrant waters of Sulawesi, Indonesia, a Starry Blenny finds solace in its cozy hole. With its striking colors and unique patterns, this adult blenny stands out among the coral reefs of Lembeh Straits. Its presence adds to the mesmerizing beauty of this underwater paradise. Meanwhile, in the Philippines' Southeast Asian waters, a Shorthead Fangblenny seeks refuge inside a bottle adorned with coral encrustations. This clever adaptation allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings while keeping an eye out for potential prey or predators. Moving on to Papua's Fak Fak region in Indonesia, we encounter the Viviparous Eelpout, also known as Zoarces viviparus. In Triton Bay's crystal-clear waters, this peculiar creature gracefully swims alongside schools of fusiliers and anthias. The harmony between these species creates an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases nature's intricate interconnectedness. As we delve deeper into these aquatic realms, we come across various other blennies such as the Viviparous Blenny, Shanny, Tompot Blenny, and Indian Humphead. Their diverse appearances and behaviors add diversity to these marine ecosystems while captivating divers and researchers alike. Not far away lurk intriguing creatures like Snake Blennies with their elongated bodies resembling serpents slithering through seaweed-covered rocks. Lesser Spiny Eels showcase their spiky exteriors as they navigate through crevices seeking shelter from larger predators. And let us not forget about Wolf Fish; their fierce demeanor commands respect within these underwater kingdoms. These glimpses into the world of blennies offer just a taste of what lies beneath our oceans' surfaces – a realm filled with wonderment and discovery awaiting those who dare to explore its depths. From Indonesia's stunning biodiversity to Asia's rich marine heritage - each sighting serves as a reminder that our planet is home to countless extraordinary species, each with its own story to tell.