Ocular Blenny
Ecsenius oculus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 4–15 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of lagoons and coral reefs down to around fifteen metres, it shows clear differences between the sexes and from one region to the next. It anchors sticky eggs to the bottom, and the young drift as plankton through shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277671.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocular Blenny live?
- The Ocular Blenny (Ecsenius oculus) is typically found at 4–15 m.
- Is the Ocular Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Ocular Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocular Blenny get?
- The Ocular Blenny grows to about 7 cm.