Sealife guideThe ringneck blennyParablennius pilicornis
Last updated on 09/12/2024 at 10:44 PM
Taxonomy
English names
Ringneck blenny
French namesBlennie pilicorne
Scientific nameParablennius pilicornis (Cuvier, 1829)
FamilyBlenniidae
OrderBlenniiformes
ClassActinopterygii
Geographic range
The ringneck blenny is found along the European coasts, particularly in the Mediterranean sea, such as in Corsica and Spain, but also in the Atlantic ocean along the coasts of South Africa.

The ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) © Alcaproac | Dreamstime.com
Did you know ?
The ringneck blenny is listed as many other marine species within The IUCN Red List of threatened species. The ringneck blenny appears in the IUCN Red List since 2014 within the category Least Concern !
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