About Parablennius pilicornis (Cuvier, 1829)
The ringneck blenny, scientifically known as Parablennius pilicornis, is a species of combtooth blenny. It has a widespread distribution across multiple ocean regions. In the Eastern Atlantic, it occurs in coastal waters from Spain and Portugal south to Möwe Bay, Namibia. In the Mediterranean Sea, it can be found off the coasts of Morocco, Algeria, and Spain. In the Southwest Atlantic, it is located near Brazil and Patagonia, Argentina. In the Western Indian Ocean, it ranges from Natal to Knysna in South Africa. This species reaches a maximum total length of 12.7 centimetres (5.0 inches) when measured as standard length. It is the designated type species of the genus Parablennius.
