Hairy Blenny
Hairy Blennies Jaw-Locking
In this photo, two male Hairy Blennies are fighting mouth-to-mouth. They are probably defending a shelter, territory, or nesting place. The Blenny on the right gave up and retreated.
| Name: | Hairy Blenny |
| Scientific Name: | Labrisomus nuchipinnis |
| Family: | Scaly Blennies |
| Taxonomic: | Labrisomidae |
| ID Group: | Blennies |
| Size: | 2.5 - 6 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Blenny has a body with irregular dark bars and a large round spot with a pale ring on the gill cover. It has cirri above the eyes and at the top rear of the head. Males are usually solid green, sometimes showing red on the chin and belly.
The Hairy Blenny can be found in shallow waters with rubble and rocks.