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Springer's blenny (Scartella springeri)
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Blenniidae

Springer's blenny

Scartella springeri

Endemic Blenny of the Atlantic Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Scartella springeri (Springer's blenny) is a species of combtooth blenny found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, around St. Helena. This species reaches a length of 8.2 centimetres (3.2 in) SL. The specific name honours the American ichthyologist Victor G. Springer of the U.S. National Museum.

Maximum length
8.2 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Endemic to St. Helena.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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