Tasseled Blenny
Parablennius thysanius
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The tasseled blenny settles alone or in small groups on sheltered turbid coastal reefs, tucking into algae and fouling growth in estuaries. It glues its eggs to the bottom and the larvae drift out into shallow water. It grows to about six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Parablennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273139.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tasseled Blenny live?
- The Tasseled Blenny (Parablennius thysanius) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Tasseled Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Tasseled Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tasseled Blenny get?
- The Tasseled Blenny grows to about 6.2 cm.