Horned Blenny
Parablennius intermedius
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little blenny clings to estuary and bay bottoms, often perched on jetty pylons. The male guards sticky eggs cemented to the substrate by an adhesive pad, and the hatched larvae drift through shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273130.
FAQ
- How deep does the Horned Blenny live?
- The Horned Blenny (Parablennius intermedius) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Horned Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Horned Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Horned Blenny get?
- The Horned Blenny grows to about 12 cm.