The pearl blenny (Entomacrodus nigricans) is a species of combtooth blenny from the subfamily Salarinae of the family Blenniidae. It occurs in shallow coastal waters in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is the type species of the genus Entomacrodus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pearl 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
- Blenniella gibbifrons
- Entomacrodus striatus
- Scartella cristata
- Hypsoblennius brevipinnis
- Glyptoparus delicatulus
- Microlipophrys canevae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Genus
- Entomacrodus
- Species
- Entomacrodus nigricans
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