Spotfin Fangblenny
Adelotremus deloachi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–17 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A four centimetre fangblenny that sticks halfway out of a hole in sandy bottom between about ten and seventeen metres, dropping out of sight the instant it is spooked. Like its relatives it carries venom in its jaw fangs to put off predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Adelotremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1397798.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotfin Fangblenny live?
- The Spotfin Fangblenny (Adelotremus deloachi) is typically found at 10–17 m.
- Is the Spotfin Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Spotfin Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotfin Fangblenny get?
- The Spotfin Fangblenny grows to about 3.5 cm.