Ringneck Blenny

Parablennius pilicornis is a species of combtooth blenny widespread in coastal waters of Eastern Atlantic from Spain and Portugal to Möwe Bay, Namibia, in the Mediterranean Sea from Morocco, Algeria, Spain. In the Southwest Atlantic it is found near Brazil and Patagonia, Argentina. Also in Western Indian Ocean from Natal to Knysna in South Africa. This species reaches a length of 12.7 centimetres (5.0 in) SL.

Description

Body is white with up to 9 dusky bands above and dark spots below; sometimes pale with irregular dusky, yellow to orange marks; 2 dark bands on underside of head; pectorals pale to dusky pale in color; dorsal fin dusky or with many spots. Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-24; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 25.

Distribution

Eastern Atlantic: Spain and Portugal to Möwe Bay, Namibia. Also in the Mediterranean along the coast from Morocco, Algeria, Spain. Southwest Atlantic: Brazil and Patagonia, Argentina. Western Indian Ocean: Natal to Knysna in South Africa.

Habitat

Adults occur in rocky shores, often at steep walls of surf-exposed sites.