Leaping Blenny
Alticus saliens
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
True to its name, this blenny leaps from hole to hole across pitted limestone in the spray zone, shuttling between rock pools and open air. It breathes air when out of water and sticks its eggs to the rock. Its conservation status is still uncertain.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Alticus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277294.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leaping Blenny live?
- The Leaping Blenny (Alticus saliens) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Leaping Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Leaping Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leaping Blenny get?
- The Leaping Blenny grows to about 10 cm.