Orangedotted Blenny
Antennablennius variopunctatus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small coastal blenny of shallow bottoms down to about seven metres, the orangedotted blenny anchors its sticky eggs to the substrate on an adhesive pad. The larvae drift in shallow coastal plankton before settling out.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Antennablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219237.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangedotted Blenny live?
- The Orangedotted Blenny (Antennablennius variopunctatus) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- Is the Orangedotted Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Orangedotted Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangedotted Blenny get?
- The Orangedotted Blenny grows to about 7.5 cm.