Krauss' Blenny
Enchelyurus kraussii
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Krauss' blenny stays cryptic among coral and rubble on reef flats and the upper seaward slope, slipping into cover rather than swimming in the open. The male guards sticky eggs on the bottom, and the larvae drift away into coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Enchelyurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276885.
FAQ
- How deep does the Krauss' Blenny live?
- The Krauss' Blenny (Enchelyurus kraussii) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Krauss' Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Krauss' Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Krauss' Blenny get?
- The Krauss' Blenny grows to about 4.5 cm.