Sabertooth Blenny
Plagiotremus azaleus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 2–23 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This sabertooth blenny lives inside abandoned tubeworm and snail shells, poking its head out to watch for passing fish. It mingles with loose groups of look alike rainbow wrasse, then darts out to nip mucus and skin from other fishes, and will also raid eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Plagiotremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278234.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sabertooth Blenny live?
- The Sabertooth Blenny (Plagiotremus azaleus) is typically found at 2–23 m.
- Is the Sabertooth Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Sabertooth Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sabertooth Blenny get?
- The Sabertooth Blenny grows to about 10 cm.