Hepburn's Blenny
Parenchelyurus hepburni
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–4 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Hepburn's blenny lives in the intertidal zone, hiding beneath rocks as the tide rises and falls. The male guards sticky eggs on the bottom, and the larvae drift away into coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parenchelyurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219326.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hepburn's Blenny live?
- The Hepburn's Blenny (Parenchelyurus hepburni) is typically found at 1–4 m.
- Is the Hepburn's Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Hepburn's Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hepburn's Blenny get?
- The Hepburn's Blenny grows to about 4.5 cm.