Chaenopsidae Collection

Shorthead sabretooth blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) inhabiting a discarded sponge-encrusted bottle on the sea bed. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in an old barnacle shell. Cape Marshall, Isabela Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in an old barnacle shell. Cape Marshall, Isabela Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Roughhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria aspera) male portrait. This species is very small, just 20mm long and 1-2mm deep, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemari maria) yawns as it peers out from a hole in the reef. West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

RF - Spinyhead blenny fish (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) extends out of its hole in a red sponge to snare passing food. Caribbean Sea

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) hiding underneath a Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) Bonaire, Caribbean

RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) peering out from a hole in a Brain coral (Scleractinia), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

A tiny Revillagigedos barnacle-blenny (Acanthemblemaria mangognatha) peeking out from a crevice, Socorro Island, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) peeking out from a hole inhard coral, Bonaire, Lesser Antiles, Caribbean Sea

Male Yellowface pike-blenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi), living in abandoned tubeworm holes in sand, flaring its dorsal fin in threat display, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Portrait of a Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria), living in a hole in the base of a purple common sea fan, on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Portrait of the face of a Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) looking out from its home in a Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea) on a coral reef

Spinyhead Blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

RF - High magnification photo of Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) in boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

A Secretary Blenny looks out from its coral home, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Secretary blenny makes its home nestled in some hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A pair of Secretary Blenny in their coral home, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Chaenopsidae: A Closer Look at these Colorful Blennies" Shorthead sabretooth blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) inhabiting a discarded treasure chest, showcasing its vibrant colors and unique features. Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in a rocky crevice, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Roughhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria aspera) male portrait captures the intricate patterns on its body; this species may be small but is full of character. Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemari maria) caught mid-yawn while peering curiously out from a hole in the reef, revealing its toothy grin. RF - Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) cautiously observing the underwater world through a hole in massive Starlet coral, displaying perfect camouflage skills. Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) seeking shelter underneath a Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), highlighting their symbiotic relationship in Bonaire's Caribbean waters. RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) boldly peeking out from a Brain coral's hole, showcasing its striking black markings against vibrant coral hues in Grand Cayman's Caribbean Sea. A tiny Revillagigedos barnacle-blenny (Acanthemblemaria mangognatha) playfully peeking out from a crevice on Socorro Island, Mexico; an enchanting sight beneath Pacific Ocean waves. Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) cautiously emerging from a hard coral hole off Bonaire's Lesser Antilles coast; nature's hidden gems are waiting to be discovered.