APHOTOMARINE

An Educational Photographic Resource and Stock Image Library
of the Sea, Maritime Environment, Marine and Rockpool Life in the
Coastal Waters of South-West England by David Fenwick.

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Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- underwater 1

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- in rockpool 1

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- in rockpool 2

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- in rockpool 3

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- side view 1

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- side view 2

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- female / side view 1

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- male / side view 1

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- head 1

Blenny / Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- head 2

One of the most common rockpool fishes around the Devon and Cornwall Coast. The species has been photographed all over the region, places include; Batten Beach and Devil's Point, Plymouth, Devon; and at Spit Point, Par; and Roskilley near Newlyn, Cornwall. Care needs to be taken on handling blennies as they can bite. The bite is not poisonous.

Scientific and European Names:
Lipophrys pholis, Blenny, Shanny, Schan, Slijmvis, Mordocet, Blennie pholis, Babosa crestada, Galeto d'Istria.

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