2 Blennies
Posted September 16th, 2012 by Frederica
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The first 2 pictures look like a saddled blenny to me I am just not sure about the cirri. Image 3 and 4 show a blenny I cannot identify, it's dorsal fin is flapped to the side due to water movement. Both seen on posts under a dock in Belize. Anybody an idea? Cheers, Frederica
Malacoctenus triangulatus, macropus
Correct, first blenny is Malacoctenus triangulatus, Saddled Blenny. The prominent saddle markings are sufficient for I.D.
Second blenny is Malacoctenus macropus, Rosy Blenny. There's no easy way to identify these non-descript blenny, but look for the single cirri above the eyes and on each side of the nape.
Louis
Thank you so much Louis for
Thank you so much Louis for all of your responses, I really appreciate it!
Frederica
right
Louis is exactly right... that single cirrus is the best character for the rosy blenny.