Ringneck Blenny [Bolosoma ringens]
Description
The ringneck blenny is a tropical marine fish native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It is characterized by its slender body, large eyes, and a ring-like marking around its neck, hence the name 'ringneck'. The species is typically found in coral reef environments, hiding in crevices and holes in the reef. It has a diet primarily made up of small invertebrates. The ringneck blenny is known for its territorial behavior, similar to other species in the genus Bolosoma.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Venus' Flower Baskets
Euplectellidae
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| Genus |
Bolosoma
Bolosoma
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