Kurt's Coralblenny
Ecsenius kurti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A four centimetre coralblenny that perches on coral reefs in the top fifteen metres, darting back into a hole at any alarm. It glues its eggs to the substrate, and the planktonic young drift in shallow coastal water before settling. It is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277661.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kurt's Coralblenny live?
- The Kurt's Coralblenny (Ecsenius kurti) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Kurt's Coralblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Kurt's Coralblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kurt's Coralblenny get?
- The Kurt's Coralblenny grows to about 3.5 cm.