Kimberley Blenny
Cirripectes alleni
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A blenny of turbid coral and coral rock reefs between about one and fifteen metres, almost entirely bottom dwelling. It glues its sticky eggs to the reef and the larvae drift in coastal plankton. It reaches around seven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Cirripectes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276717.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kimberley Blenny live?
- The Kimberley Blenny (Cirripectes alleni) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Kimberley Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Kimberley Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kimberley Blenny get?
- The Kimberley Blenny grows to about 6.5 cm.