Dwarf Blenny
Alloblennius parvus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 6 to 10 m
- Max size: 2.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A thumb sized blenny of the Red Sea, it tucks into reef crevices in shallow water around six to ten metres. Its sticky eggs are anchored to the bottom on a small pad, and the larvae drift off into the coastal plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Alloblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219230.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Blenny live?
- The Dwarf Blenny (Alloblennius parvus) is typically found at 6 to 10 m.
- Is the Dwarf Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Dwarf Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dwarf Blenny get?
- The Dwarf Blenny grows to about 2.6 cm.