Saddle Blenny
Ecsenius sellifer
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 6–8 m
- Max size: 4.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny blenny of clear reef margins, this fish perches on the vertical faces of cuts and channels in the top several metres. It lives alone or in small groups, and its adhesive eggs cling to the bottom while the larvae drift as plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277683.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saddle Blenny live?
- The Saddle Blenny (Ecsenius sellifer) is typically found at 6–8 m.
- Is the Saddle Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Saddle Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddle Blenny get?
- The Saddle Blenny grows to about 4.1 cm.