Lance Blenny
Aspidontus dussumieri
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender reef blenny that grazes algae and detritus, it backs into empty tube worm burrows tail first and retreats there at the first sign of trouble. Shy by nature, it rarely strays far from its hiding hole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Aspidontus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219243.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lance Blenny live?
- The Lance Blenny (Aspidontus dussumieri) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Lance Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Lance Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lance Blenny get?
- The Lance Blenny grows to about 12 cm.