Barnaclebill blenny (Hypsoblennius brevipinnis)

Scientific name: Hypsoblennius brevipinnis G?nther, 1861

The Barnaclebill blenny (Hypsoblennius brevipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, central Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos and Cocos islands.

Biology

Found in rocky areas. Inhabits empty barnacle shells, often with only the head protruding. Feeds by nabbing bits of floating food. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive, and are attached to the walls of the parent's shelter. Eggs are brooded by the male parent. Minimum depth reported from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hypsoblennius brevipinnis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 1–10 m (3–33 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 10 m, usually 2 - 6 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: central Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos and Cocos islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)