Bluebelly Blenny
Ecsenius caeruliventris
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 3–5 m
- Max size: 2.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the smallest of its genus, this blenny matures at barely two centimetres, the females ripe with eggs at that size. Males develop pronounced canine teeth at the back of the jaw unusually early, well before most of their relatives do.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277654.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluebelly Blenny live?
- The Bluebelly Blenny (Ecsenius caeruliventris) is typically found at 3–5 m.
- Is the Bluebelly Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Bluebelly Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluebelly Blenny get?
- The Bluebelly Blenny grows to about 2.4 cm.