Montagu's Blenny

Fact File: Common Name(s): Montagu's Blenny, Capuchin Blenny.. Scientific Name: Coryphoblennius galerita Usual Size: 85mm UK Record Weights from rod/line: Shore: Boat: MAFF Minimum Size: Shore: Boat:

Identification: A small blenny, elongate small fish of a large family of fishes that live in rocky areas in shallow water. All true blennies have a continuous dorsal fin with the first dorsal fins are spiny and the remainder are soft. The pectoral finds are relatively large. The pelvic fin is in a jugular position. Distinguished by the single lappet over the eye. Usually green with black mottling and blue spots. If the small green blenny lacks a lappet over the eye it is the similar common and widespread Lipophrys pholis. Similar species: Parablennius gattorugine (Tompot Blenny), Blenny Lipophrys pholis. The appearance of the eye tentacles are definitive. Breeding: Summer, in very shallow water, sometimes intertidal. Habitat: Rocky areas below low water mark, intertidal (mid-shore and below) spring to autumn, under rocks, in crevices and rock pools, especially the juveniles. Food: Small invertebrates including acorn barnacles. Range: South and west British coasts. Local distribution. Additional Notes: Uncommon British fish at the northernmost part of its range. Information wanted: Please send any records of this fish, with location, date, who discovered it, how it was identified, prevalence, common name and any other details to Shorewatch Project EMail 106127.206@compuserve.com. All messages will receive a reply.

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