Three-Lined Blenny
Ecsenius trilineatus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny coralblenny barely longer than a thumbnail, it perches on corals, sponges, and sea squirts along shallow coastal reef crests. It rarely strays below ten metres, and its sticky eggs cling to the substrate while the young drift off into the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277691.
FAQ
- How deep does the Three-Lined Blenny live?
- The Three-Lined Blenny (Ecsenius trilineatus) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Three-Lined Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Three-Lined Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Three-Lined Blenny get?
- The Three-Lined Blenny grows to about 3 cm.