Specimen Information

Hypsoblennius invemar
Hypsoblennius invemar
(Tessellated Blenny)
Marine Fishes
Unknown

Specimen ID266802
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusHypsoblennius
Speciesinvemar
Common NameTessellated Blenny
StateFL
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Air Force tower
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Gulf of Mexico
HUC8 Number32004300
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month9
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping hull fouling
Statusestablished
CommentsWell-established colony of tessellated blennies seen on top of submerged tower (comes up to 20 ft below surface) along with others such as Molly Miller and seaweed blennies.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collectedmany
Photo
Hypsoblennius invemar
Hypsoblennius invemar


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/2/2024].

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