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Family Blenniidae

HAWAII

 Istiblennius zebra   

Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu

 

 

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

 

 

Kaupo tidepool, Oahu

 

 

 

Juvenile, Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu

ZEBRA BLENNY

Common within tidepools exposed to surf.  Leaps readily when disturbed.  Changes at will from entirely black to a banded pattern.  A raised flap of skin, or nuchal crest, is located on the head behind the eyes.  Attains 7.5 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.