Spotted Rockskipper
Istiblennius spilotus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of exposed rocky shores, perching in the wash with its eyes set high on a blunt head. It glues its eggs to the rock on an adhesive pad, and the planktonic larvae drift in shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Istiblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219300.
FAQ
- Is the Spotted Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Rockskipper get?
- The Spotted Rockskipper grows to about 14 cm.