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Shanny (Lipophrys pholis)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Lipophrys pholis

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Shanny

Also known as: Steenslijmvis, Shan, Smooth Blenny

Verified againstWoRMS
About
Habitat

Demersal

Depth

0–8 m

Max size

17 cm

Diet

Variable

Lifespan

10 yrs

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Blenniiformes

Family

Blenniidae

Where to find it
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