Large-banded blenny

Ophioblennius steindachneri

''Ophioblennius steindachneri'', the Large-banded blenny or the Panamic fanged blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the eastern Pacific ocean. This species reaches a length of 18 centimetres SL.
Large-banded blenny Galapagos, Ecudor (2005). Is a type of combtooth blenny abundant in the Galapagos. It has a blunt head and large eyes, and a funny-looking face. The body is compressed, elongated, and scaleless. As their name would suggest, combtooth blennies are noted for the comb-like teeth lining their jaws. Ecuador,Geotagged,Ophioblennius steindachneri,Spring

Appearance

The large-banded blenny exhibits dark coloration as a juvenile, but develops brownish to olive coloration with lighter markings, as well as a dark spot behind the eye and several broad bands from the head and fading behind the pectoral fins.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyBlenniidae
GenusOphioblennius
SpeciesO. steindachneri
Photographed in
Costa Rica
Ecuador