Tompot blenny Tompot blenny The tompot blenny ("Parablennius gattorugine") is a medium-sized blenny growing to about , part of the large family of blennies that live on the seabed of rocky areas in shallow water (down to ). The tompot blenny is found on the northern, western and southern coasts of Great Britain and is unusual on the east coast, although it has been seen on wrecks off the North Norfolk coast. The species is also present in mainland Portugal, in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmora, and around the Azores and Madeira. The fish are very
Leaping blenny a maximum water depth of 2 metres. They inhabit holes in limestone deposits in intertidal zones, and leap between holes when disturbed, earning them their common name. They are very social at mid-tide, using visual displays to warn off competitors and attract mates. Although they must remain moist to breathe, the blennies are able to breathe air, and avoid submersion by tide waters. Leaping blennies feed primarily off of algae. They are oviparous and form distinct pairs when mating. They can reach a maximum total length of 10 centimetres (4 inches). Leaping blenny The leaping blenny ("Alticus saliens"), also known