Tompot Blenny

The Tompot Blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) is a small fish (measuring 20cm) that lives in rocky areas in shallow water. It has a continuous dorsal fin and distinctive pair of tentacles between the eyes. The picture above was taken off Bovisand at the eastern entrance to Plymouth Sound.

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Photo credit: Keith Hiscock