A survey of Blenniidae, Clinidae, and Tripterygidae (Pisces) in Maltese Waters (Central Mediterranean), including four previously unrecorded species

The results of field research undertaken during summer 1998 are reported. Three new species of Blenniidae and one new species of Tripterygiidae are recorded for the first time from the Maltese islands. A fourth species of Blenniidae is recorded for the first time in 150 years. Information on local status, occurrence, and previous records is given for 20 species belonging to the mentioned families of fishes.peer-reviewe