Where Does Tompot Blenny Live?

Tompot Blenny lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Tompot Blenny

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the intertidal zone down to about 30 meters (100 feet), occasionally deeper to 50 meters (165 feet).

Environment

Prefers rocky reefs, boulder fields, and areas with abundant crevices and small caves for shelter. Often found in seagrass beds adjacent to rocky areas. They are demersal, spending most of their time on or near the seabed.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles (particularly the south and west coasts) south to Morocco, including the Canary Islands. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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