Ringneck Blenny
Parablennius pilicornis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 12.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The ringneck blenny clings to rocky shores, favouring steep walls at surf exposed sites where it glues its eggs to the substrate on an adhesive pad. It is a small fish of about thirteen centimetres whose larvae drift in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126773.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ringneck Blenny live?
- The Ringneck Blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Ringneck Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Ringneck Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ringneck Blenny get?
- The Ringneck Blenny grows to about 12.7 cm.