Post by Gregory Rothman / Redsky

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Meet George, a Red Spotted #blenny, Favorite Food: Algae and detritus. Voted most likely to bring a keg to a house party. “I like beer…but not Brett” #BlenniellaChrysospilos #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #Nature #UnderWaterPhotography #MacroMonday #Photohour

This image shows a close-up of a small, colorful blenny peeking out from a crevice, likely in coral or rock. The blenny has a striking appearance: its face and head are covered in tiny, iridescent spots of red, green, and turquoise, creating a dazzling pattern. Its large, round eyes stand out, each with a reddish hue, giving it an alert and curious expression. Two thin, horn-like appendages rise above its eyes. Its mouth is slightly open, showing tiny, comb-like teeth. The fish looks almost like it’s smiling. The background is dark, making the fish’s vivid colors glow even more. This is a blenny, more specifically a Redspotted Blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos). Blennies are small, often brightly patterned fish that live in rocky crevices or coral holes, just like in the photo. The red and green iridescent spots, the horn-like cirri (little fleshy appendages) above the eyes, and the toothy grin are classic features of this species. They’re usually found in shallow tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, and they spend a lot of time poking their heads out of hiding places, watching for food or predators.

aug 18, 2025, 2:30 pm • 21 4

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What a face and what a photo. Thank you.

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