Hypsoblennius gilberti, commonly known as the rockpool blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This species grows to a length of 17 centimetres (6.7 in) TL. The specific name honours the American ichthyologist Charles H. Gilbert (1859–1928).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Notchbrow 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 gentilis
- Lipophrys pholis
- Hypsoblennius jenkinsi
- Hypsoblennius hentz
- Clinus cottoides
- Forsterygion gymnotum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Genus
- Hypsoblennius
- Species
- Hypsoblennius gilberti
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