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The Horned Blenny (Parablennius intermedius ) is commonly found in the waters of eastern Australia. Divers often see this species from the waters of Queensland down to the south coast of New South Wales. There are approximately 100 different blenny species found in Australian waters; the horned blenny being one of the easiest to recognise. It can be distinguished by a series of small brown spots that run along the body, the multi-lobed tentacles above both eyes and its blunt snout. It can be found in shallow coastal estuaries and is often seen hiding on jetty pylons. The Horned Blenny (Parablennius intermedius) grows to a maximum length of 12 cm.
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