black-face blenny

Tripterygion delaisi

Hiding under rocks and cliffs

Black
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

The black-faced blenny (Tripterygion delaisi) is a small benthic fish from the family Tripterygiidae (triplefin-blennies). It occurs at depths of 3 to 40 metres (9.8 to 131.2 ft) and lives on the substrate under large rocks, cliffs or other overhangs.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Tripterygiidae
Genus: Tripterygion
Maximum length: 8.9 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea: English Channel southwards and along the coast of west Africa, including Madeira and the Canary Islands (Ref. 4785 ), south to Senegal.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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