Eastern Jumping Blenny (species: Lepidoblennius haplodactylus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Lepidoblennius haplodactylus
Eastern Jumping Blenny


©Rick Winterbottom: Eastern Jumping Blenny (Lepidoblennius haplodactylus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Tripterygiidae
Genus Lepidoblennius
Species Lepidoblennius haplodactylus

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Distinguishing features

They have three separate dorsal fins. They have a sequence of large brown blotches along the top of their back.

Size

  • Up to 10.7 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 3 m

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • They are known as a jumping blenny because they are sometimes seen skipping across rocks close to shore (Australian Museum).

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found on mudflats and in rockpools.

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