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Freshwater blenny
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The freshwater blenny (Salariopsis fluviatilis) is a cool type of fish that lives in fresh water. It belongs to a family of fish called Blenniidae. These fish are known for their unique looks and how they live in rivers and streams.

Discovering the Freshwater Blenny

Home Sweet Home: Blenny Habitats

The freshwater blenny can be found in many places around the world. In Africa, it lives in rivers and streams in Algeria and Morocco. These waters flow into the Mediterranean Sea.

In Europe, you can find this fish in freshwaters across several countries. These include Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Spain, and Portugal. It also lives in Asia, specifically in Turkey and Israel.

What the Blenny Looks Like

This interesting fish can grow up to about 15 centimetres (5.9 in) long. That's about the length of a regular pencil! It has a body shape typical of blennies, which often have long, slender bodies.

Blenny Family Tree: A Scientific Puzzle

Scientists are always learning new things about animals. For the freshwater blenny, some scientists think that the groups of blennies living in Turkey and Israel might be a bit different. They seem to have unique genetic features compared to other blennies.

For example, the blennies in Kinneret Lake in Israel are so different that some experts have suggested they might be a whole new species. This shows how complex and fascinating the study of fish can be!

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