Barnaclebill Blenny
Hypsoblennius brevipinnis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little blenny moves into empty barnacle shells on rocky bottoms, often peering out with just its head showing. It snatches drifting bits of food from the current, and the male guards the sticky eggs glued inside his shelter until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Hypsoblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276319.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barnaclebill Blenny live?
- The Barnaclebill Blenny (Hypsoblennius brevipinnis) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Barnaclebill Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Barnaclebill Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barnaclebill Blenny get?
- The Barnaclebill Blenny grows to about 12 cm.