About

The shanny is a kind of blenny and is also known by the name common blenny, depending on where in the UK you live. It is a small, elongated fish with a large head and big eyes. It is common in rockpools and shallow waters, but it pretty shy and normally hides under stones or seaweed. They are quite hard to spot when they are lying still as their mottled colouration provides excellent camouflage. They will eat whatever they can find, from seaweed to barnacles and shrimps. The shanny is sometimes known as the Sea Frog! They are able to survive out of water at low tide and, if disturbed, will leap back into the water - much like a frog does.