Ringneck Blenny

Parablennius pilicornis

Ringneck Blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) is a small coastal combtooth blenny of rocky shores and tide pools. It is identified by the pale “ring” behind the eye and the tufted head cirri; it is not a common target for anglers.

Air masin

Ringneck Blenny reference image — Diego Delso, cc-by-sa, via Wikimedia Commons. Sumber: Wikimedia Commons.

Titik pengenalan

Distinct pale ring or collar behind the eye
Small combtooth blenny body with a blunt head and large pectoral fins
Multiple skin cirri/tufts on the head, especially above the eyes and snout

Habitat

Shallow rocky reefs, tide pools, surf zones, and algae-covered littoral habitat, usually clinging close to crevices and hard structure in nearshore saltwater.

Nota umpan

Rarely targeted; if taken at all, it will usually strike very small natural baits such as shrimp, mysid, or bits of worm. Tiny micro-jigs, sabiki-style hooks, or small soft plastics can trigger curiosity strikes.

Tingkah laku

A benthic, territorial blenny that perches on rocks and darts out to pick small crustaceans, worms, and other tiny invertebrates from the bottom or rock surface.

Berhati-hati

Spiny dorsal rays can prick fingers when handling, so use caution. Not a regular food fish and too small for practical harvest; check local rules if collecting from protected rocky shore areas.

Nota memancing

Fish very close to rocks, kelp, and tide-pool edges with ultralight tackle and small hooks. Slow presentations on the bottom work best; most captures are incidental while fishing for other shore species.