Ophioblennius trinitatus

Ophioblennius trinitatis

Five Point Six Centimeters Blenny of the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Small
Tropical fish

Ophioblennius trinitatis is a species of combtooth blenny endemic to the southwest Atlantic ocean. It is a subtropical marine fish commonly found in reefs off the coast of Brazil. Combtooth blennies are often referred to as "peixes-macacos" in Brazil, which translates to "monkey-fish".

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Ophioblennius
Maximum length: 5.6 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: endemic to the region.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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