William's Rockskipper
Entomacrodus williamsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 5.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny rockskipper barely 5 centimetres long, this blenny clings to surf washed rock and shallow reef. The female fastens her eggs to the substrate with an adhesive pad, and the hatchlings drift off as plankton in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Entomacrodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277257.
FAQ
- How deep does the William's Rockskipper live?
- The William's Rockskipper (Entomacrodus williamsi) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the William's Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The William's Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the William's Rockskipper get?
- The William's Rockskipper grows to about 5.3 cm.