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Painted Greenling

Painted Greenling:
Oxylebius pictus

Painted Greenlings are common to the Pacific Coast, ranging from Baja to British Columbia.  Though rarely exceeding 6 inches in length, the males make aggressive fathers and will even attack intruding scuba divers when guarding their eggs.

Sea Facts:

The Blue Whale is the largest creature in the ocean. It can reach lengths up to 100 feet and weigh 150 tons.

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