Seychelle's Blenny
Stanulus seychellensis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny blenny clings to the surge swept flats of exposed outer reefs, riding out water that would batter most fish off the rock. It glues its eggs to the bottom on an adhesive pad, and the larvae drift through coastal shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Stanulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219343.
FAQ
- How deep does the Seychelle's Blenny live?
- The Seychelle's Blenny (Stanulus seychellensis) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the Seychelle's Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Seychelle's Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Seychelle's Blenny get?
- The Seychelle's Blenny grows to about 4 cm.