Devilfish

Ophioblennius atlanticus

Two sharp canine teeth attack

Tropical
Oceanic
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Ophioblennius atlanticus, also known as the redlip blenny and the horseface blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny, family Blenniidae, found primarily in the western central Atlantic ocean. Redlip blennies can be found in coral crests and shallow fringing reefs. They are highly territorial and attack intruders with two long, sharp canine teeth.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Ophioblennius
Maximum length: 19 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Atlantic Ocean: oceanic islands and along the coast of west Africa from Senegal to Angola.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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