Family Blenniidae is a taxonomic family of fish commonly referred to as blennies. These small, elongated marine species are found in tropical and warm temperate oceans around the world. There are many different synonyms for the family, including the common name, comb-tooth blennies, or the scientific name, Salariinae. Other synonyms include the Janiinae and Xiphiinae families, as well as the clinids, tripterygiids, labrisomids, and chaenopsids. Blennies are typically bottom-dwellers, feeding on small invertebrates and algae, and are known for their unique physical characteristics, including a single long dorsal fin, large eyes, and a slime coating that protects them from predators.