Tompot Blenny
Parablennius gattorugine
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 3 to 32 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bold little blenny with feathery tentacles above its eyes, the tompot peers out from holes in rocky reefs and shipwrecks. The male keeps a crevice nest and guards eggs laid there by several females, chasing off anything that comes near.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126770.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tompot Blenny live?
- The Tompot Blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) is typically found at 3 to 32 m.
- Is the Tompot Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Tompot Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tompot Blenny get?
- The Tompot Blenny grows to about 30 cm.