Springer's Blenny
Cirripectes springeri
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of shallow protected reefs with sparse coral and rich algae, Springer's blenny grazes algae and detritus and tucks into coral crevices. Shy and easily overlooked, it gathers in small loose groups in the top eighteen metres of the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Cirripectes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276724.
FAQ
- How deep does the Springer's Blenny live?
- The Springer's Blenny (Cirripectes springeri) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Springer's Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Springer's Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Springer's Blenny get?
- The Springer's Blenny grows to about 10 cm.