Rofen's Rockskipper
Entomacrodus rofeni
- Group: Other
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny blenny of exposed rocky shores, it clings to wave battered surfaces where few other fish can hold on. The female sticks her eggs to rock on a small adhesive pedestal, and the hatchling larvae drift off into shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Entomacrodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277251.
FAQ
- Is the Rofen's Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Rofen's Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rofen's Rockskipper get?
- The Rofen's Rockskipper grows to about 8 cm.