Spotted And Barred Blenny
Mimoblennius atrocinctus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rare little blenny that moves into abandoned worm tubes on the reef, living alone or in loose groups in the top ten metres. The female sticks her eggs to the inside of the tube, and the hatched larvae drift in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Mimoblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277718.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted And Barred Blenny live?
- The Spotted And Barred Blenny (Mimoblennius atrocinctus) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Spotted And Barred Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted And Barred Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted And Barred Blenny get?
- The Spotted And Barred Blenny grows to about 5 cm.