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Secretary Blenny

Aspect: Generally a green body and head with more or less visible cirri above the eyes . Large squarish mouth
Population: Common.
Notable feature: Prominent globular eyes with either lighter green or yellow surround.
Environment: Any tiny hole in a rock or coral boulder, but also an uninhabited barnacle, may provide a useful home.
Behaviour: Generally only shows its head, but will retreat completely if approached too briskly.
  • French designation: Blennie Secretaire
  • Latin designation: Acanthemblemaria maria
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Bleniidae
  • Size (cm): 2-3.5
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