How big is the Redlip blenny?

Redlip blenny (Ophioblennius macclurei) reaches 8–12 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Redlip blenny?

Redlip blenny is found between 0–8 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Redlip blenny?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Redlip blenny?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Redlip blenny (Ophioblennius macclurei)

Key facts

Scientific name: Ophioblennius macclurei
Common name: Redlip blenny
Category: Fish
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Ophioblennius
Size: 8–12 cm
Depth: 0–8 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, coral-reef, tidepool
Behaviours: solitary, territorial
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Ophioblennius macclurei reaches 12 cm. Blenny with elongated dark brown to black body with bright red distinctive lips (hence redlip blenny), thin supraorbital tentacles, horned tadpole appearance. Lives from 0 to 8 m on rocky shores, shallow reefs and tidepools of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Highly territorial, aggressively defends its algal territory. Herbivore grazing algal film. Often perched fixed looking at diver. Accessible and expressive macro photo subject of shallow Caribbean dives.

Photo of Redlip blenny

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Redlip blenny?: Redlip blenny (Ophioblennius macclurei) reaches 8–12 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Redlip blenny?: Redlip blenny is found between 0–8 m deep.
Is the Redlip blenny dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Redlip blenny?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Redlip blenny?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Ophioblennius

Ophioblennius steindachneri - Panamic fanged blenny

Other species in the family Blenniidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273125)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2395296)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia