Tentacled Blenny
Parablennius tentacularis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 3 to 15 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of sandy bottoms scattered with boulders and light weed, this fish tucks itself into crevices where the male guards a nest of sticky eggs. The young drift as plankton in shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126777.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tentacled Blenny live?
- The Tentacled Blenny (Parablennius tentacularis) is typically found at 3 to 15 m.
- Is the Tentacled Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Tentacled Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tentacled Blenny get?
- The Tentacled Blenny grows to about 15 cm.