Clipperton Fanged-blenny

Ophioblennius clippertonensis

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Fusiform
Tropical fish

Ophioblennius clippertonensis is a species of combtooth blenny from the eastern Pacific Ocean which is endemic to Clipperton Island, a French minor territory off the coast of Central America. It can be found on rocky reefs which are subjected to the tidal surge.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Ophioblennius
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Pacific Ocean: endemic to Clipperton Atoll.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

Report a correction