Blenniidae

Cole's rockskipper

Istiblennius colei

Eleven Point Eight Centimeters Blenny of Western Pacific

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Southeast Asia
• Elongated
• Small
• Tropical fish

Istiblennius colei is a species of combtooth blenny found in the western Pacific Ocean, around the Philippines. Males of this species can reach a maximum of 11.8 cm (4.6 in) SL, while females reach a maximum of 10.3 cm (4.1 in) SL. The specific name of this blenny honours Howard I. Cole (1892-1966) who was the Chief Chemist for the Philippine Health Service at the leper colony on Culion Island, Philippines, which is the type locality.