Stout Eelblenny
Anisarchus medius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–300 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
An eel shaped blenny relative of cold northern seas, the stout eelblenny lies on muddy bottoms in water often below freezing, picking small invertebrates from the seabed. It reaches about thirty centimetres and stays close to the floor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Lumpenidae › Anisarchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127070.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stout Eelblenny live?
- The Stout Eelblenny (Anisarchus medius) is typically found at 10–300 m.
- Is the Stout Eelblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Stout Eelblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stout Eelblenny get?
- The Stout Eelblenny grows to about 30 cm.