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What We Do
What We Do
Our Team
Milestones
Acknowledgements
References
Reef Fish
HK Reef Fish Finder
Most Common Encounters
Alien Species
Dives Sites
Resources
Marine Protected Areas
FAQs
What To Look Out For
Underwater Safety
Marine Resources
Other Marine Life
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Blenniidae
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Usually found hiding in crevices of corals or rocks, with only head exposed.
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Laiphognathus spotty blenny species
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Omobranchus blenny species
Usually occurs singly.
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Springer’s blenny
Usually occurs singly. May occur in small groups.
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Parablennius blenny species
Usually occurs singly. A study in Japan found that species mainly feeds on fish eggs and polychaetes. Mimics the appearance…
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False cleanerfish
Usually occurs singly on sandy or muddy bottoms. Retreats to burrow when threatened. First published record for Hong Kong waters…
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Hairtail blenny
Attacks other fishes and feeds on their scales, mucus and fin membranes. Research has shown that, if juvenile Cleaner wrasses…
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Blue-striped fangblenny
Usually occurs singly or in small groups. Juveniles are reported to associate with floating algae and possibly other floating objects,…
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Floral blenny
Mostly observed singly, sheltering in crevices, floating seaweed and abandoned glass bottles or cans. Occasionally observed in groups, distributed along…
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Striped poison fang blenny mimic
Associates with mussels and utilises empty mussel shells as shelter. Mainly feeds on molluscs and detritus.
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Flesh-crested blenny
Often recorded singly and in small groups. In Hong Kong, the breeding season of this species is between April and…
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Stellar rockhopper
Usually occurs singly. Individuals are often observed to perch on hard corals, or hide among their crevices.
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Filamentous blenny
Usually occurs singly. Feeds on algae and detritus.
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Lance blenny