Galapagos Blenny
Starksia galapagensis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 3 to 25 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Galapagos blenny is a tiny resident of weed covered rocky reefs around the islands, barely five centimetres long. It darts among the algae picking off small invertebrates and tucks into cover when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Labrisomidae › Starksia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276368.
FAQ
- How deep does the Galapagos Blenny live?
- The Galapagos Blenny (Starksia galapagensis) is typically found at 3 to 25 m.
- Is the Galapagos Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Galapagos Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Galapagos Blenny get?
- The Galapagos Blenny grows to about 4.5 cm.