Yellow Blenny
Starksia fulva
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1 to 3 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny labrisomid blenny no longer than a thumb, the yellow blenny shelters in sandy and weedy patches in shallow water. It hunts small invertebrates among the growth and rarely strays far from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Labrisomidae › Starksia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276367.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Blenny live?
- The Yellow Blenny (Starksia fulva) is typically found at 1 to 3 m.
- Is the Yellow Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Blenny get?
- The Yellow Blenny grows to about 4.5 cm.