Slender Eelblenny
Lumpenus fabricii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–235 m
- Max size: 36.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A long, slender eelblenny of cold northern seas, it lives over sand and rocky bottoms, often among seagrass and algae, down to around 235 metres. It grows to about 37 centimetres and feeds on crustaceans, worms, clams and fish eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Lumpenidae › Lumpenus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127073.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Eelblenny live?
- The Slender Eelblenny (Lumpenus fabricii) is typically found at 0–235 m.
- Is the Slender Eelblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Eelblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Eelblenny get?
- The Slender Eelblenny grows to about 36.5 cm.