Parablennius Collection

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) in bright summer mating colours, peering out from his home in a discarded tube, where he was guarding his eggs (not visible in this photo), Swanage Pier

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) portrait, Swanage Pier, Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel, August

Double exposure of a Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) with underwater sun beams. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) head portrait, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

RF - Tompot blenny fish (Parablennius gattorugine) peering out from hole under Swanage Pier, Dorset, UK, (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

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

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

Ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) Vervece rock, Punta Campanella Marine Protected area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfi coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean. October

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) illuminated by a snooted flash. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) male peers out of its den, in leg of Swanage Pier, Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel, August

Tompot Blenny (Parablennius / Blennius gattorugine). Channel Islands, UK, August

Portrait of Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) male in bright breeding colours, Swanage Pier, Dorset, UK, July

Parablennius gattorugine, or Tompot Blenny. Date: 1863

Atherinomorus lacunosus, hardyhead silverside
Ff. 51. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Psittacus cinereocephalus made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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The vibrant hues of summer adorn the Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) as it peers out from its underwater hideaway. Bathed in the ethereal glow of sunbeams, this double exposure captures the mesmerizing beauty of these creatures in their natural habitat. From Swanage Pier in Dorset, UK to Punta Campanella Marine Protected area in Italy's Costa Amalfitana, these blennies are found across various marine landscapes. With a head portrait showcasing intricate details, the Ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) stands proud within the Tyrrhenian Sea. Meanwhile, its cousin, the viviparous blenny and shanny share their aquatic playground with the Indian humphead. Underneath Swanage's surface lies a hidden world where Tompot blennies find solace within rocky crevices. Illuminated by a snooted flash, they reveal their true colors and captivating features. Peering out from their dens beneath Swanage Pier or basking under Channel Islands' August sunsets, these male Tompot blennies display vibrant breeding attire that demands attention. These Parablennius species captivate both divers and photographers alike with their unique charm and striking appearances. Whether it be through vivid mating colors or curious gazes into our world above water, these fish remind us of nature's artistry beneath the waves.