Barnacle Blenny

Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Inhabits empty barnacle shells. Often perch in opening with only the head protruding. Feeds by nabbing bits of floating food.

Adults are found in rocky areas (Ref. 37955). They inhabit empty barnacle shells, often with only the head protruding. They feed by nabbing bits of floating food (Ref. 5227). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the walls of the parent's shelter (Ref. 56053). Eggs are brooded by the male parent (Ref. 56053). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 5227.

aquarium: commercial

Hypsoblennius brevipinnis, commonly known as the barnaclebill blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found on coral reefs in the eastern-central Pacific Ocean. This species grows to a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL.