Hairy Blenny Species

Labrisomus sp.

The Hairy Blenny Species are similar in many ways, but different in others.  The males and females look different as do the juveniles and the courting males. Difficult to distinguish for certain without a better scientific anaysis of these photos, concider this a a startiing poiint into the various species. For a casual snorkeler of diver here is enough information to make a rspectable quess as to the type of blenny you encountered. 
They are the largest blenny in the Caribbean region.
They are tolerant of your presence unless you get very close.

Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis Juvenile
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis Juvenile
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnismas
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Hairy Blenny - Labrisomus nuchipinnis
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