Dotted Coralblenny
Ecsenius polystictus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–15 m
- Max size: 4.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny coral blenny of the western Pacific, this fish keeps to reef substrates between about 5 and 15 metres. It looks much like its close relatives, and its adhesive eggs cling to the bottom while the young drift as plankton in coastal shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277677.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dotted Coralblenny live?
- The Dotted Coralblenny (Ecsenius polystictus) is typically found at 5–15 m.
- Is the Dotted Coralblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Dotted Coralblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dotted Coralblenny get?
- The Dotted Coralblenny grows to about 4.2 cm.