Longhorn Blenny
Longhorn Blenny, Juvenile
| Name: | Longhorn Blenny |
| Scientific Name: | Hypsoblennius exstochilus |
| Family: | Combtooth Blennies |
| Taxonomic: | Blenniidae |
| ID Group: | Blennies |
| Size: | 1 - 2 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This Blenny has long, branched cirri above its eyes. The head and front of the body are white with brown spots and blotches, and a dark brown bar runs across the eye and cheek. The middle of the body is yellow-gold, and the rear becomes transparent.
The Longhorn Blenny can be found on the East Coast, often inhabiting holes in shallow waters with rubble and rocks. It rarely ventures far from its protective hole, quickly withdrawing when approached by divers.