Great Barrier Reef Blenny
Ecsenius stictus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 5.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of shallow reefs, it feeds mainly on coral polyps and the mucus that coats them. The male guards sticky eggs fixed to the substrate, and the hatched larvae drift through shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277685.
FAQ
- How deep does the Great Barrier Reef Blenny live?
- The Great Barrier Reef Blenny (Ecsenius stictus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Great Barrier Reef Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Great Barrier Reef Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Great Barrier Reef Blenny get?
- The Great Barrier Reef Blenny grows to about 5.8 cm.