Neil McDaniel, Kanada
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Chirolophis decoratus (Jordan & Snyder, 1902)
The habitat of the spiny back blenny Chirolophis decoratus consists of deeper and much cooler waters, where the fish tend to hide in rocks and crevices or live on algae beds along the rocky seabed.
The blenny only occurs in subtidal areas down to 91 metres, Chirolophis decoratus is mostly found under seaweed on rocky bottoms or under algae.
Description: Chirolophis decoratus is an eel-like fish with large pectoral fins, a dorsal fin that extends over almost the entire length of the body.
The colour of the animal ranges from orange to green, generally they have a moss-like decoration on their head that resembles seaweed.
The fish are very shy and are considered territorial.
A funny fact: The headdress, known as cirri, is not only supposed to help camouflage the animal, it can also be used as bait for prey or for partner selection / partner finding.
Synonymised names
Bryostemma decoratum Jordan & Snyder, 1902 · unaccepted
The habitat of the spiny back blenny Chirolophis decoratus consists of deeper and much cooler waters, where the fish tend to hide in rocks and crevices or live on algae beds along the rocky seabed.
The blenny only occurs in subtidal areas down to 91 metres, Chirolophis decoratus is mostly found under seaweed on rocky bottoms or under algae.
Description: Chirolophis decoratus is an eel-like fish with large pectoral fins, a dorsal fin that extends over almost the entire length of the body.
The colour of the animal ranges from orange to green, generally they have a moss-like decoration on their head that resembles seaweed.
The fish are very shy and are considered territorial.
A funny fact: The headdress, known as cirri, is not only supposed to help camouflage the animal, it can also be used as bait for prey or for partner selection / partner finding.
Synonymised names
Bryostemma decoratum Jordan & Snyder, 1902 · unaccepted
