Axelrod's Clown Blenny
Ecsenius axelrodi
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 3–36 m
- Max size: 5.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny that perches alone or in little groups on coral outcrops, it favours clear, coral rich water on coastal and outer reef slopes down to about fifteen metres. The male guards sticky eggs glued to rock or coral until the planktonic larvae hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277649.
FAQ
- How deep does the Axelrod's Clown Blenny live?
- The Axelrod's Clown Blenny (Ecsenius axelrodi) is typically found at 3–36 m.
- Is the Axelrod's Clown Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Axelrod's Clown Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Axelrod's Clown Blenny get?
- The Axelrod's Clown Blenny grows to about 5.8 cm.