BPBM 33707Ichthyology

Blenniella paula

Bluedash Rockskipper

As recorded: Blenniella paula (Bryan & Herre, 1903)

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Blenniidae

Collected by: M.L. Kulbicki, J.E. Randall, P.J. Doherty, and C. GoiranPeter J. Doherty →Clair Goiran →Michel L. Kulbicki →Johnson Randall →
Date: August 28, 1988
Locality: Chesterfield Islands; Ilot Du Mouillage; ocean side; tidepools at low tide
Island: Chesterfield Islands
Depth: 0 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

21 Bishop specimens of Blenniella paula · collected 1902–1988Species page ›

Collected the same day

On August 28, 1988, M.L. Kulbicki, J.E. Randall, P.J. Doherty, and C. Goiran also collected 24+ other specimens.

Blenniella paula observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1988. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 45 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-07.

2026-10-07

Aitutaki, Cook Islands

(c) Martin Holladay, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-10-02

Aroa Beach, Arorangi, Cook Islands

(c) Martin Holladay, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-08-03

Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

(c) kaeliswift, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-07-28

Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

(c) kaeliswift, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-07-28

Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

(c) kaeliswift, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-07-25

Arue, French Polynesia

(c) kaeliswift, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Blenniella paula. BPBM 33707. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 35555726. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/33707.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 35555726 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026