Blue-Dashed Rockskipper
Blenniella periophthalmus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rockskipper of exposed intertidal reef flats that clings to rock as the swell drains away, grazing filamentous algae and the tiny animals living in it. Often mistaken for a mudskipper, it darts into cracks and holes when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Blenniella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219249.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Dashed Rockskipper live?
- The Blue-Dashed Rockskipper (Blenniella periophthalmus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Blue-Dashed Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Dashed Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Dashed Rockskipper get?
- The Blue-Dashed Rockskipper grows to about 15 cm.