Black-faced Blenny

Tripterygion delaisi

Sighting evidence at Punta Llana, La Gomera

Breeding males of this tiny blenny develop a jet-black face during spawning season (spring and summer), making them favourites among macro photographers visiting La Gomera. Each male guards a small patch of clean rock for egg-laying, displaying aggressively to rivals while courting passing females.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Black-faced Blenny is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.