Tube Blennies 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

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

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Tube blennies, also known as Acanthemblemaria species, are a fascinating group of fish that have adapted to unique habitats and display intriguing behaviors. From the Shorthead sabretooth blenny inhabiting a discarded tube to the Galapagos barnacle blenny looking out from its home in barnacles, these creatures never fail to captivate our attention. One particular Secretary blenny caught our eye as it yawned while peering out from a hole in the reef. Its sleepy expression seemed almost comical against the vibrant backdrop of coral. Another image showcased this same species hiding underneath a Christmas tree worm, blending seamlessly with its surroundings in Bonaire's Caribbean waters. In another stunning photograph, a male Blackhead blenny boldly peeked out from a Brain coral on Grand Cayman Island. The intricate patterns on both the fish and coral created an enchanting visual spectacle beneath the waves. A tiny Revillagigedos barnacle-blenny was captured peeking out from a crevice off Socorro Island in Mexico's Pacific Ocean. Despite its small size, this little creature exuded confidence and curiosity. The Spinyhead blenny couldn't resist showing off either; it playfully poked its head out from a hole in hard coral near Bonaire's Lesser Antilles region. Its spiky appearance added an extra layer of intrigue to this already captivating species. Meanwhile, the Male Yellowface pike-blenny made abandoned tubeworm holes in sand their cozy homes while flaring their dorsal fin as part of their threat display in Dominica's Eastern Caribbean waters. Lastly, we were mesmerized by two portraits - one showcasing the charming face of a Secretary blenny and another capturing every detail of expression on the face of a Spinyhead blenny. These close-ups allowed us to appreciate their unique features up close and personal. These tube-dwelling marvels remind us of the incredible diversity and adaptability found in our oceans.