Cole's Rockskipper
Istiblennius colei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 2 m
- Max size: 11.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small rockskipper of shallow coastal reefs, it lays sticky eggs that fasten to the bottom on a tiny adhesive stalk. The larvae drift inshore as plankton, and the adult reaches only about twelve centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Istiblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278380.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cole's Rockskipper live?
- The Cole's Rockskipper (Istiblennius colei) is typically found at to 2 m.
- Is the Cole's Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Cole's Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cole's Rockskipper get?
- The Cole's Rockskipper grows to about 11.8 cm.