Crested Blenny (Parablennius laticlavius)

Crested Blenny, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

The crested blenny (Parablennius laticlavius) is a species of combtooth blenny found off New South Wales, Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands to depths of between 1 and 3 metres (3.3 and 9.8 ft). This species reaches a length of 8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Crested 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

Parablennius rouxi
Forsterygion lapillum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Parablennius
Species: Parablennius laticlavius

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