Saddled Blenny

Saddled Blenny
Name: Saddled Blenny
Scientific Name: Malacoctenus triangulatus
Family: Scaly Blennies
Taxonomic: Labrisomidae
ID Group: Blennies
Size: 1.5 - 2.25 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen often

This Blenny has dark triangular bars along its back that resemble saddles. The body may feature diamond-shaped blotches and occasional red dots. It has a sharply pointed snout, and the lower head may display subtle stripes.