Rock-Pool Blenny
Parablennius parvicornis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A blenny of the sunlit shallows, it lives among algae covered pebbles in the littoral zone right at the waterline. It feeds almost entirely on algae, and the nesting male guards eggs glued to the rock on an adhesive pad.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126772.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock-Pool Blenny live?
- The Rock-Pool Blenny (Parablennius parvicornis) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Rock-Pool Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Rock-Pool Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock-Pool Blenny get?
- The Rock-Pool Blenny grows to about 12 cm.