Crested Blenny
Parablennius laticlavius
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–3 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This blenny perches on vertical rock faces of clear coastal reefs, wedging into narrow cracks among sea urchins. It browses copepods, mollusc eggs and hydroids off the bottom and grows to about 8 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273131.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crested Blenny live?
- The Crested Blenny (Parablennius laticlavius) is typically found at 1–3 m.
- Is the Crested Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Crested Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crested Blenny get?
- The Crested Blenny grows to about 8 cm.