HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesPerch-like fishLabrisomidsProfessor blenny Professor blenny (Paraclinus stephensi) Scientific name: Paraclinus stephensi Rosenblatt & Parr, 1969 The Professor blenny (Paraclinus stephensi) is a marine fish of the family Labrisomidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, central and southern Mexico. Species factsScientific nameParaclinus stephensiFamilyLabrisomidae (Labrisomids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Depth range0–14 m (0–46 ft)EnvironmentMarine; demersal; depth range 0 - 14 mClimateTropicalDistributionEastern Central Pacific: central and southern Mexico.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmless SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026