Neoclinus bryope Blenny Unique Dorsal Fin

This male Neoclinus bryope blenny has an unusual dorsal fin with multiple blue spots. In this location, most individuals of this species have one spot. A few have two. This one has four large spots and a number of smaller ones, a nice example of genetic variation.

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This male Neoclinus bryope blenny has an unusual dorsal fin with multiple blue spots. In this location, most individuals of this species have one spot. A few have two. This one has four large spots and a number of smaller ones, a nice example of genetic variation.