Sea Blenny

Entomacrodus thalassinus

Sea Blenny

This thumb length blenny lives along surge swept reef margins where the water never stops moving. Its sticky eggs are cemented to the rock and watched over until the planktonic larvae hatch and scatter into the shallows.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Entomacrodus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219285.

FAQ

How deep does the Sea Blenny live?
The Sea Blenny (Entomacrodus thalassinus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
Is the Sea Blenny dangerous to divers?
The Sea Blenny is harmless to divers.
How big does the Sea Blenny get?
The Sea Blenny grows to about 4 cm.