Hypsoblennius gentilis, commonly known as the bay blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in the eastern-central Pacific Ocean. This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bay Blenny being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hypsoblennius gilberti
- Hypsoblennius jenkinsi
- Hypsoblennius hentz
- Lipophrys pholis
- Heteroclinus perspicillatus
- Hypleurochilus geminatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Genus
- Hypsoblennius
- Species
- Hypsoblennius gentilis
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