Striped Blenny
Chasmodes bosquianus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Oyster beds and hard bottom are home to the striped blenny, which withdraws to deeper water in winter. The male guards demersal eggs glued to the substrate by a sticky pad, and the larvae drift in shallow coastal water. It reaches about 15 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Chasmodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159598.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Blenny live?
- The Striped Blenny (Chasmodes bosquianus) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Striped Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Blenny get?
- The Striped Blenny grows to about 15 cm.