Twinhorn Blenny

Twinhorn Blenny, Juvenile

Twinhorn Blenny, Juvenile
Name: Twinhorn Blenny
Scientific Name: Coralliozetus cardonae
Family: Tube Blennies
Taxonomic: Chaenopsidae
ID Group: Blennies
Size: 0.5 - 0.75 in.
Depth Range: Shorelines, Tidal pools (0 – 2 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

The Blenny has a translucent green body and a light brown head with small blue spots and two thin, horn-like cirri above its eyes. Males have a broad white or tan band curving down from the eye.

The Twinhorn Blenny inhabits holes in rocky areas near the shoreline. It is not shy and rarely moves unless closely approached.