blenny

noun blen·ny \ ˈble-nē \

Definition of blenny

plural blennies

: any of numerous usually small and elongated marine fishes (especially families Blenniidae and Clinidae) including scaled and scaleless forms

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The fish that are likely to thrive in the oceans of the future—small, adaptable species such as gobies and blennies—are, simply, not fish people like to eat.

— lizzie wade, WIRED, "Climate Change Means One World’s Death and Another’s Birth," 1 Sep. 2015
Stone crabs, arrow crabs and various blennies live hidden amidst the anemones.

— ben raines | braines@al.com, AL.com, "The creatures of the Underwater Forest, as seen in the documentary," 5 July 2017

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One of a group of numerous and diverse species, blennies are mostly small, marine fish found from tropical to cold seas. Blennies are slim, ranging from moderately elongated, to very long and eel-like. Their habitats include rocky pools, sandy beaches, reefs, and beds of kelp. Many live in shallow water, but some live in depths of about 1,500 ft (450 m). Some are mainly herbivores; others are partial or complete carnivores. They are generally unobtrusive and of little economic importance.