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Blenny
Group IUCN · Least Concern (LC)

Blenny

Parablennius tasmanianus, (Richardson, 1842)

marinebrackish
Where to see it

About Blenny

The Tasmanian blenny (Parablennius tasmanianus) is a species of combtooth blenny found in the eastern Indian Ocean (Australia) to Southwest Pacific (New Zealand). This species reaches a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. It is a herbivore which feeds mainly on algae and is common around man-made structures, such as jetties, and in tidal pools.

Species in this group

Where to see it

Top-rated dive sites where divers have spotted Blenny.

Žusterna

Žusterna

⭐ 3.0 Scout Score
Slovenia, Koper Not in marine park
Easy shore dive, great for macro and night diving.
👣 Shore Beginner
Ancient Site Ciovo North

Ancient Site Ciovo North

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Shallow Roman wreck with amphorae, ideal for beginners.
beginner
Farukolhu Kandu

Farukolhu Kandu

⭐ 5.0 Scout Score
Maldivian channel drift dive with rich big and small marine life.
🚤 Boat All levels
Punta Šilo

Punta Šilo

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Croatia, Krk Not in marine park
Easily accessible shore dive with a beautiful, life-rich wall.
👣 Shore All levels
Yilanci Burnu

Yilanci Burnu

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Shallow, diverse bay near Kusadasi, Türkiye
👣 Shore Beginner
Les Pontons Suspendus

Les Pontons Suspendus

⭐ 3.0 Scout Score
Excellent Lake Annecy snorkeling and beginner diving for freshwater life.
👣 Shore Beginner
Tegnue "Cittadella

Tegnue "Cittadella

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Italy, Chioggia Tegnùe di Chioggia Biological Protection Area
Unique rocky outcrops in a protected biological area near Chioggia.
🚤 Boat Intermediate
Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Shallow shore dive for underwater cleanup under Brighton Pier.
👣 Shore Beginner
Stella Maris/ferro

Stella Maris/ferro

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Adriatic wreck dive renowned for large conger eels.
🚤 Boat Intermediate
Zelena Lanterna

Zelena Lanterna

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Croatia, Pore Not in marine park
Easily accessible shore dive with an interesting underwater wall.
👣 Shore All levels
Papatimones

Papatimones

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Underwater mountain with historical wreckage around a prominent, treacherous shoal.
🚤 Boat Intermediate
Tegnue "Padova

Tegnue "Padova

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Italy, Venice Biological Protection Area 'Tegnue di Chioggia'
Protected rocky reef oasis in the Northern Adriatic Sea.
🚤 Boat All levels
Plage du Lazaret

Plage du Lazaret

⭐ 1.0 Scout Score
Prohibited snorkeling site with diverse rocky seabed and marine life.
👣 Shore
Vrsar Hausbucht

Vrsar Hausbucht

⭐ 3.0 Scout Score
Croatia, Vrsar Not in marine park
Protected bay dive ideal for training and macro life.
🚤 Shore & Boat Beginner
Sandycove Beach

Sandycove Beach

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Excellent Irish training site with seals, ideal for beginners.
👣 Shore All levels
Double Reef

Double Reef

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Curaao Curaçao National Marine Park
Double reef system with excellent macro life and corals.
Intermediate
Hippocampus House Reef 2

Hippocampus House Reef 2

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Croatia, Pakotane Not in marine park
Excellent house reef for seahorses and macro photography.
👣 Shore Beginner
Red Island House Reef

Red Island House Reef

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Croatia, Rovinj Not in marine park
Easily accessible Croatian house reef with diverse macro life.
👣 Shore All levels
Tegnue "Adria

Tegnue "Adria

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Italy, Veneto Zona di Tutela Biologica delle Tegnue di Chioggia
Protected rocky outcrop reef complex in the Northern Adriatic.
🚤 Boat Intermediate
Hippocampus House Reef 1

Hippocampus House Reef 1

⭐ 4.0 Scout Score
Croatia, Rab Not in marine park
Shallow house reef famous for its resident seahorse population.
👣 Shore All levels