Talbot's Blenny
Stanulus talboti
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 3–15 m
- Max size: 4.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small blenny lives in the surge channels of exposed outer reefs, gripping the rock as water rushes past. The male guards sticky eggs on the bottom while the larvae drift away into coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Stanulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277937.
FAQ
- How deep does the Talbot's Blenny live?
- The Talbot's Blenny (Stanulus talboti) is typically found at 3–15 m.
- Is the Talbot's Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Talbot's Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Talbot's Blenny get?
- The Talbot's Blenny grows to about 4.8 cm.