I’m a smart fish

Tompot blenny RL 1310 186

Let’s get to grips with what a fantastic fish I am. The top photograph shows my excellent wedge-shaped body which helps me stay secure in my crevice. I usually sit with just my head poking out from my home so that:

I can see what’s going on – I’m looking for my next meal or keeping an eye out for a predator that wants to eat me!

I can sniff the water for interesting smells with my superb head tentacles and smaller nose tentacles. Is there food nearby or maybe a partner?

I can dart out and bite anything that comes too close with my strong comb-like teeth. (I belong to a group of fish called the combtooth blennies).

I keep the rest of my body tucked safely away.

The other pictures show some other tompot blennies looking out from their homes too!

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