Spottedback Coralblenny
Ecsenius paroculus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–10 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny coastal reef blenny under five centimetres, it tucks into rock and coral in shallow water. Its adhesive eggs stay fastened to the substrate on a small stalk, and the larvae spend their early days drifting in the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277675.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottedback Coralblenny live?
- The Spottedback Coralblenny (Ecsenius paroculus) is typically found at 3–10 m.
- Is the Spottedback Coralblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Spottedback Coralblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottedback Coralblenny get?
- The Spottedback Coralblenny grows to about 4 cm.