Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Saddled Blenny
Malacoctenus triangulatus
Saddled Blenny
Category: Labrisomid Blennies
Scientific Name: Malacoctenus triangulatus
Size: 1 to 2 in. (2 to 5 cm)  
Depth: 6-50 ft. (2-15 m)
Distribution: Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida, Brazil
Chordata (Phylum)
└Vertebrata (Subphylum)
 └Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
  └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
   └Actinopteri (Superclass)
    └Teleostei (Class)
     └Blenniiformes (Order)
      └Labrisomidae (Family)
       └Malacoctenus (Genus)
        └M. triangulatus (Species)

Gobies & Blennies
Labrisomid Blennies

Saddled Blenny

Quillfin Blenny

Masquerader Hairy Blenny

Mock Hairy Blenny

Hairy Blenny

Goldline Blenny

Diamond Blenny

Throatspotted Blenny



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