Mueller's Rockskipper
Istiblennius muelleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small rockskipper of tide pools and the very edge of rocky shores, it hops about in inches of water exposed at low tide. It lays sticky eggs glued to the rock, and the young drift as plankton in shallow coastal water before returning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Istiblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278382.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mueller's Rockskipper live?
- The Mueller's Rockskipper (Istiblennius muelleri) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Mueller's Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Mueller's Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mueller's Rockskipper get?
- The Mueller's Rockskipper grows to about 7 cm.