Genus: Paraclinus, Blennies, Labrisomid Blenny
cirri - simple &/or branched: eye & nape
D: 0-1 soft rays, front high, deep notch behind 3r
LL complete, arched
operculum with spine
PARACLINUS
BLENNIES
Elongate, snout bluntly pointed; cirri on nostrils, over eyes and on nape, simple or branched; opercle with a distinct spiny projection; dorsal fin composed primarily of flexible spines, with only 0-1 rays, front 3 spines elevated then a deep notch before 4th spine; pelvic fins with I internal spine, 2-3 soft rays, inserted before pectoral base; all fin rays unbranched; lateral line complete, continuous, arched over pectoral fin; smooth scales on rear of body.
A neotropical genus with 23 species; 8 endemic species occur in our area.
