Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tough intertidal blenny of rocky European coasts, the shanny feeds in the shallows at high tide and can sit out the low tide tucked under rocks and seaweed, breathing air until the sea returns. It has a strong homing sense and grazes on small invertebrates and algae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Lipophrys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126768.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shanny live?
- The Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) is typically found at 0–8 m.
- Is the Shanny dangerous to divers?
- The Shanny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shanny get?
- The Shanny grows to about 17 cm.