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Cirripectes vanderbilti, common name the scarface blenny and pāo'o, is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the Hawaiian and Johnston islands in the eastern central Pacific ocean.

The species was first described in 1938 by Henry W. Fowler under the name Ophioblennius vanderbilti from a specimen collected near Diamond Head, Oahu in 1937 by the George Vanderbilt South Pacific Expedition.

Description
The Cirripectes vanderbilti is a relatively small species, reaching a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) SL. A common feature among blennies is their oblong shape as well as long dorsal fins. However, the scarface blenny in particular has a specific color pattern. The scarface blenny adults are typically brown in color with red spots or lines surrounding their eyes and mouths.

Distribution & Habitat
The scarface blenny is endemic to the islands of Hawaii and can be found in abundance near coral reefs, roughly 0.6 to 9 meters (2-30 feet) deep.

Human Use & Cultural Significance
This species is simply native to Hawaiian waters with no real commercial or cultural use due to their small size and the natural protection provided by their habitat.