Red-Spotted Blenny
Blenniella chrysospilos
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Scattered red spots give the red spotted blenny its name as it perches on exposed coastal reef flats and surge swept ledges thick with algae. It tucks into small holes with only its head showing, grazing algae, detritus and tiny invertebrates, and guards its sticky eggs on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Blenniella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219248.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Spotted Blenny live?
- The Red-Spotted Blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Red-Spotted Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Red-Spotted Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red-Spotted Blenny get?
- The Red-Spotted Blenny grows to about 13 cm.