DESCRIPTION: Up to 20cm in length. A beautifully camoflaged non-venomous fish best identified by the large bulbous head, the small barbel at each side of the mouth and the tapring body. The pectoral fins are large and the overall mottled colouration is made up of pinks, reds, browns and sandy tones. There is a row of bony tubercles running along the flank on the lateral line and there are backward sloping bony tubercles on the crown of the head. The underside is a wonderful bluish-green. The underside of the males acquire reddish tones during the breeding season. DISTRIBUTION: Common around the UK and the North East Atlantic. HABITAT: Found in rock pools, in crevices and within rocky reefs. BEST TIME TO SEE: Can be seen all year round.