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Updated 6/20/2020
Family
Blenniidae
HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Cirripectes
obscurus
Female,
Sharks Cove, Oahu |
Male, Lanai Lookout, Oahu |
Female, Portlock, Oahu, 5 feet |
Juvenile, Waimea Bay, Oahu |
GARGANTUAN BLENNY
Inhabits dark holes in the
surf zone thus rarely seen. A large purplish-brown species with white speckles
and obscure vertical bars. Nuptial males exhibit a bright orange
head. Attains 8 inches. Endemic to Hawaii. |
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