Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth
Ecsenius melarchus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–31 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The yellow eyed comb tooth grazes coastal reefs and deep lagoon bommies, usually in the top 15 metres, often gathering in small groups on large sponges and brain corals. It glues its eggs to the rock and the larvae drift in shallow water. A small blenny, it grows to about six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277665.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth live?
- The Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth (Ecsenius melarchus) is typically found at 0–31 m.
- Is the Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth get?
- The Yellow-Eyed Comb-Tooth grows to about 6.2 cm.