Butterfly Blenny
Blennius ocellaris
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 10–400 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A blenny of hard bottoms with a tall, eye spotted first dorsal fin it can raise like a flag, it feeds on small invertebrates mostly after dark. The male guards the sticky eggs, which are glued in clutches under mussel shells or stones until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Blennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126761.
FAQ
- How deep does the Butterfly Blenny live?
- The Butterfly Blenny (Blennius ocellaris) is typically found at 10–400 m.
- Is the Butterfly Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Butterfly Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Butterfly Blenny get?
- The Butterfly Blenny grows to about 20 cm.