Nature Field Guide
Panamic Fanged Blenny
- Spanish name
- Blenio de colmillos
- Scientific name
- Ophioblennius steindachneri
What Do Pico & Tati Think?
Pico: “This fish has a long, low body!”
Tati: “Its blunt head and tiny head appendages give us more clues.”
Species overview
About the Panamic Fanged Blenny
Its long dark body may carry yellowish bars toward the front. Tiny fleshy appendages occur on the head, and a dark mark can sit behind the eye.
This blenny lives around shallow rocky reefs exposed to water movement. Its long dorsal fin and short blunt face contrast with the deep bodies of butterflyfish and angelfish.
Identification
Key Features of the Panamic Fanged Blenny
Long dark body
Short blunt head
Small fleshy head appendages
Habitat & range
Shallow Pacific rocky reefs with surge; observe from a safe guided route.
Local observations
Recorded at Cabo Blanco.
When to observe
Visibility depends on water clarity, currents, depth and conditions. No fixed local viewing or migration season is assigned.
Conservation & care
Observe with a qualified guide. Do not feed, chase or handle fish. Keep fins off the reef and take all litter home.
Threats & pressures
Habitat damage and degraded water quality are pressures to prevent in coastal fish habitats. This profile does not quantify a local decline.
Observation activity
Sketch its outline beside a butterflyfish. Compare body length and height.
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Puntarenas & the Gulf Islands · South Pacific · Ocean & Coastal Life