Fringed Blenny
Mimoblennius cirrosus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 5.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny fringed blenny of coral reefs, it tops out around 5 centimetres and ranges from the surface down to about 25 metres. The female glues her eggs to the substrate, and once they hatch the larvae drift away as plankton in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Mimoblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277719.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fringed Blenny live?
- The Fringed Blenny (Mimoblennius cirrosus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Fringed Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Fringed Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fringed Blenny get?
- The Fringed Blenny grows to about 5.4 cm.