Dentex Blenny
Ecsenius dentex
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 4.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny that keeps to very shallow water, usually less than four metres deep, it perches on rock and coral and grazes the surface film. The male tends sticky eggs on the bottom while the larvae drift off into coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277656.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dentex Blenny live?
- The Dentex Blenny (Ecsenius dentex) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Dentex Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Dentex Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dentex Blenny get?
- The Dentex Blenny grows to about 4.8 cm.