Molly Miller
Scartella cristata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of rocky shallows and tide pools, the molly miller tucks itself into empty conch shells, rock holes and clumps of algae. Young fish eat invertebrates and switch to a diet of algae as adults, and a fringed crest can rise along the back of the head.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Scartella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126782.
FAQ
- How deep does the Molly Miller live?
- The Molly Miller (Scartella cristata) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Molly Miller dangerous to divers?
- The Molly Miller is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Molly Miller get?
- The Molly Miller grows to about 12 cm.