Lady Musgrave Blenny
Cirripectes chelomatus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
- Max size: 9.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This stout little blenny clings to shallow rocky and coral reefs, mostly below ten metres. The female lays adhesive eggs that the parents anchor to the bottom on a small pedestal, and the larvae drift in coastal surface water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Cirripectes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276718.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lady Musgrave Blenny live?
- The Lady Musgrave Blenny (Cirripectes chelomatus) is typically found at 0–16 m.
- Is the Lady Musgrave Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Lady Musgrave Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lady Musgrave Blenny get?
- The Lady Musgrave Blenny grows to about 9.4 cm.