Ewa Blenny
Plagiotremus ewaensis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 4–55 m
- Max size: 10.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It hovers over coral waiting for an unwary fish, then darts in to feed. This slim blenny lays demersal eggs that stick to the substrate on a small adhesive pedestal, and its larvae drift in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Plagiotremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278235.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ewa Blenny live?
- The Ewa Blenny (Plagiotremus ewaensis) is typically found at 4–55 m.
- Is the Ewa Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Ewa Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ewa Blenny get?
- The Ewa Blenny grows to about 10.2 cm.