Tail-Barred Rockskipper
Entomacrodus caudofasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The tail barred rockskipper clings to wave washed intertidal rock, benches and outer reef margins, grazing filamentous algae as the surf rolls over it. It glues its eggs to the substrate and the larvae drift in shallow coastal water. A small blenny, it grows to about six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Entomacrodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277241.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tail-Barred Rockskipper live?
- The Tail-Barred Rockskipper (Entomacrodus caudofasciatus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Tail-Barred Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Tail-Barred Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tail-Barred Rockskipper get?
- The Tail-Barred Rockskipper grows to about 6.2 cm.